Several youths who were sprayed with bear spray in Westminster Pier Park are being encouraged to contact police.
The New Westminster Police Department has issued a press release saying it received a 911 call about 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25 from someone saying they several youths fleeing Westminster Pier Park after having been assaulted with bear spray.
When police arrived at the park, the suspect and the people who were victims in the bear spray attack could not be located.
“Officers believe the people suffering from the effects of the bear spray left the area,” NWPD spokesperson Sgt. Justine Thom said in a media release. “We take assaults in our parks very seriously and we ask that they please reach out to us so we can learn more about what happened and find those responsible.”
If you know about this incident, or were a victim in this assault, call the New Westminster Police Department at 604-525-5411 and reference file 22-14589.
According to the British Columbia Conservation Foundation, bear spray contains capsaicin and other related capsaicinoids; Capsaicin is found in chili peppers and can be very irritating if it comes in contact with skin and eyes or is inhaled.
