Police are investigating following several bear spray incidents.

At around 7:30 p.m. on August 20, 2025, police were called to a business in the 3100 block of Preston Avenue South for a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, officers located a security guard suffering from the effects of bear spray. The suspect had fled in an unknown direction prior to police arrival.

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At around 8:30 p.m. on August 20, 2025, police were called to a business in the 1700 block of Preston Avenue North for a report of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, officers learned that two women were attempting to leave with merchandise that they had not paid for; when confronted by security guards, the women discharged bear spray and fled the area. Police are continuing to investigate.

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Shortly after 9:00 p.m. on August 20, 2025, police were called to an address on Maxwell Crescent for a report of a weapon. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from the effects of bear spray. It was learned that he was approached by a group of youth and bear sprayed; the suspects then fled.

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At around 5:00 a.m. on August 21, 2025, police were called to the 200 block of Langevin Crescent for a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from the effects of bear spray. The suspect fled prior to police arrival and a description was not available.

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Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on August 21, 2025, police were called to a business in the 800 block of 22nd Street West for a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from the effects of bear spray. The suspect had fled prior to police arrival; however, police are continuing to investigate.

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