05/13/2026
The Pas RCMP looking for suspect after 12yo girl struck with bear mace
On May 10, 2026, at 7:30 pm, The Pas RCMP received a report of a 12-year-old girl having been sprayed with bear spray while she was out with friends near the Kelsey Recreation Centre.
Officers, along with EMS, attended to the scene and met with the victim who was treated on scene by bystanders until EMS arrived and transported her to hospital in stable condition.
Witnesses on scene advised police that the victim, and her group of friends, were approached by another group of people, believed to be two girls and one boy, when a threat was made and the victim was subsequently sprayed with bear spray. No other injuries were reported.
The suspects fled the scene on foot.
RCMP are asking anyone who may have information on this assault, or may have been in this area on Sunday evening, to contact the RCMP in The Pas at 204-627-6204.
The Pas RCMP continue to investigate.