Police respond to series of bear spray incidents in Saskatoon

Saskatoon police responded to five bear spray incidents on Monday and Tuesday, which police say are not related.

The first incident occurred around 9:50 a.m. Monday morning at 19th Street West and Avenue C South, where a 24-year-old woman was suffering from the effects of bear spray. A police statement said the woman was uncooperative and not providing information.

Later that day at 3:50 p.m., police responded to another bear spray attack in the 200 block of Avenue O South, where a 7-year-old boy had been sprayed.

At approximately 6:40 p.m. that evening, police responded to the 100 block of 33rd Street West for a report of another bear spray attack. Officers spoke with the victim, who did not wish to press charges.

At about the same time, officers responded to the 400 block of Confederation Drive for a report of someone being sprayed with bear spray. The suspects had fled the scene by the time officers arrived. The victim was transported home.

The latest incident happened at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Nelson Road. Officers were unable to locate the suspect when they arrived. The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics.

Police do not believe the incidents are related.