Sheshatshiu RCMP investigates bear spray deployment in residence

The RCMP in Sheshatshiu is investigating the deployment of bear spray that occurred inside a residence on July 13.

At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, an unknown man entered the Kasseuai Street house, sprayed bear spray inside a room of the home and ran off. A number of people were in the residence at the time.

There were no injuries. Officers attended the scene and a can of bear spray was seized.

The suspect, who was wearing all black clothing and a hood up over his head, is described as being approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall and of an average build.

Anyone having information about this incident or the individual responsible is asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers