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RCMP seek public's help with bear spray incident

The Williams Lake RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two males involved in a bear spraying incident on March 31.

The Williams Lake RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two males involved in a bear spraying incident.

On March 31 at 1:15 a.m., the RCMP received a complaint of an assault that occurred in the school yard of Marie Sharpe Elementary.

A group of six people were sprayed with bear spray by two male suspects.

The only description provided of the suspects is that one male was non-Caucasian, approximately five feet six inches, wearing a black hoody, and possibly between the ages of 16-18 years.

A second male was described as non-Caucasian, with dark brown hair, wearing a grey hoody with a dark coat and blue jeans. dark brown hair.

The RCMP are asking for public assistance regarding this incident and encourage anyone who may have information regarding this assault or any other crime to contact police at 250-392-6211, or call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477).