Saskatoon Police responded to 10 incidents regarding bear spray over the weekend.

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One incident occurred at a liquor store in the 2200 block of 22nd Street west. Patrol officers were dispatched at approximately 1:00 a.m., February 15, 2025. Three youth reportedly entered the business in an attempt to steal liquor. When confronted by staff, the suspects deployed bear spray toward the employees before fleeing on foot.

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Police responded to a shopping mall in the 3300 block of 8th Street East, on February 15, 2025 at approximately 5:30 p.m. It was reported to SPS that a large group of people had deployed bear spray. After initial investigation, it appears that two groups of people deployed bear spray toward each other as they were running through the building. When officers arrived, the suspects and victims had fled. No other occupants required medical attention.

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Police were dispatched to another shopping mall in the 200 block of First Avenue North at approximately 12:00 p.m., February 17, 2025. It was reported to Police that while security was escorting a group of four people out of the mall, they deployed bear spray toward the security guard. The suspects fled on foot but were arrested by SPS a short distance away. Two individuals were found to have bear spray in their possession while a third had a collapsible baton.

Four suspects, ranging in age from 15 to 17-years-old, were all charged with weapons-related offences. The 16-year-old was also charged with Assault with a Weapon. A 15-year-old was subsequently released without charges.

If you have any information on these crimes please call the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.