Two youths are facing assault and robbery charges after an attack on a bear on Friday afternoon.
Winnipeg police say they were called to a business in the 900 block of Milt Stegall Drive for reports of shoplifting.
Responding officers caught up with two suspects at the corner of Empress Street and Ellice Avenue. The suspects fled in different directions but were quickly apprehended.
Police say one suspect waved a can of bear spray at officers before throwing it away. Both suspects were taken into custody without further incident.
Investigators believe the suspects stole three boxes of “Confetti Poppers” – valued at approximately $150.00 – from the store before fleeing on foot. One of the suspects allegedly sprayed a 61-year-old man with bear spray when he tried to intervene. The victim was not seriously injured.
Two boys aged 12 and 14 are facing serious charges which have yet to be proven in court. They are released under obligation.
A few hours later, around 5:15 p.m. Friday, the Tactical Support Team (TST) was at an apartment complex in the 300 block of Cumberland Avenue after reports of a man making threats toward police.
Officers evacuated residents of the apartment complex due to public safety concerns and as a result of direct threats made by the suspect to police officers.
Once everyone was safe, TST members arrested the suspect using a conductive energy weapon. The suspect was medically examined at the scene and taken into custody.
A 35-year-old man has been charged with threats and hooliganism, which are yet to be proven in court.
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