The Regina Police Service is asking for information from the public regarding bear spray incidents on the 1900 block of Robinson Street.
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, shortly before 7:00 pm, police were dispatched to the 1900 block of Robinson Street for the report of a weapons offence involving bear spray. Police arrived and met with the victim, a 47 year-old male. Police learned that he had agreed through Facebook to meet another male on the 1900 block of Robinson Street after the male expressed interest in purchasing a smartwatch. The driver remained in his car when the potential buyer arrived. The potential buyer attempted to take the item without paying, and a struggle ensued. The suspect then sprayed the driver with bear spray, and fled the scene. An area search by police was negative. It is believed that the suspect used a false identity on Facebook to contact the seller.
This assault is similar to a previous incident reported to police:
On the night of Monday, September 9, 2024, police were dispatched to the report of an assault with a weapon at the location of 1909 Robinson Street. A male was driving southbound on the 1900 block of Robinson Street when a suspect male sprayed bear spray into his rolled down driver window. The suspect in this incident ran away. An area check by police was negative.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500, or your local law enforcement agency, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Police would like to remind the public that if you are organizing meet-ups with strangers over social media, to use caution. Consider bringing along a friend and never enter an unfamiliar dwelling or private area away from public view. Tell a friend or family member of the meeting and the location ahead of time, and always bring a charged phone along in case of emergency.
The Regina Police Service thanks the public and the media for their assistance in this matter.
