On Nov. 1, 2024 at 8:45 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP were flagged down by a distraught male who had just been bear sprayed in the face. The 54-year-old male victim, explained that as he was driving in the area of 108 Avenue and 100 Street, he observed a male yelling at some youth that had been stopped in their vehicle. Believing that the youth were in trouble, the victim yelled out at the suspect to stop. The suspect then proceeded to cross the street and discharged a can of bear spray into the victim’s face and vehicle. The suspect is described as;
- Wearing a black hoodie, black hat, black back pack.
- Described as having a narrow face;
- In possession of a black e-bike.
The youth who were observed at the scene;
- Described as driving a Mazda pick up truck with a bed cover.
Grande Prairie are asking for anyone who may have witnessed this incident, to please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Information provided by Grande Prairie RCMP