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A 14-year-old boy has been charged with assault with a weapon and armed robbery after an incident where bear spray was used in Saskatoon on Thursday night.
Saskatoon Police Service said in a news release on Aug. 29 that a 15-year-old girl was also charged with possession of bear spray and carrying bear spray as a concealed weapon after officers were called to the bus mall in the 300 block of 23rd Street East around 10:40 p.m. on Aug. 28.
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Police said that two girls, aged 12 and 16, told them they were approached by another group of teens who used bear spray and stole a purse. Police did not say if either girl was injured.
Police said three youths were then arrested at 22nd Street and 1st Avenue before two were charged.
In July, Saskatoon City Council approved a handful of major changes to the sale of bear spray, aiming to reduce the misuse of bear spray, particularly among youth.
The changes affect all businesses that sell bear spray and include a mandatory buyer registry and buyers and sellers must both be 18 years or older.
To purchase bear spray, the business must record the buyer’s name, address, phone number and date of birth. They must provide two pieces of ID, one must include a photo.
Bear spray cannot be sold to anyone who fails to properly identify themselves. The product details must be documented, including the model and serial number.
The business must also record the date, time and employee name who completed the sale and keep these records for at least two years.
Bear spray must be stored out of public view and only unmodified, clearly labelled products can be sold.
According to the release, any non-compliant business may face fines, suspension or loss of licence.
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