Saskatoon Police are investigating a bear spray incident on a city bus late last night.

On June 1, 2026 at around 11:30 p.m., police were dispatched to a report of a bear spray incident on a city bus near Diefenbaker Drive and Vanier Crescent.

Officers arrived on scene and located all occupants of the bus on the sidewalk being treated by paramedics and firefighters. Officers learned a male began to get off the bus before reportedly turning around and discharging bear spray at two people. The suspect then ran north in an alley.

The suspect and victims are believed to be known to each other.

Police are continuing to investigate and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.