Teenager arrested after bear mace attack
One suspect was arrested and two remain at large after a bear mace attack early Friday morning.
According to a news release, the victim said she was assaulted with bear mace while walking in the area of Pioneer Ave. in North Battleford and the suspects fled in a vehicle. RCMP responded at roughly 3 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14.
Police said they later located the vehicle and, with the help of Police Dog Services, one 17-year-old suspect. He was taken into custody and charges including assault with a weapon are pending.
The two other suspects were identified but police said they remain at large.