Patrons of a Kelowna mall food court were met with the stinging scent of pepper spray Thursday in what was the second attack of its kind in less than a month.
Police say at around 3:30 p.m. Jan. 12, a pepper spray attack played out at Orchard Park Shopping Mall’s food court.
“Witnesses described one male had bear sprayed another male, then fled on foot,” RCMP said in a press release distributed Friday.
“Multiple officers responded along with RCMP Police Dog Service but unfortunately due to weather and traffic conditions (a) track could not be obtained.”
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The ages of the assailant and the victim were not disclosed but Mounties said the victim was released to his parents, with the expectation of a full recovery, after treatment from paramedics.
The victim was said to know his assailant but declined to provide police with a statement.
The first pepper spray incident at the mall was on Boxing Day. No one was injured on that occasion.
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“We are extremely concerned by this unacceptable behaviour which put several innocent members of the public at risk,” Const. Mike Della-Paolera said.
“Our investigators will continue to gather all the evidence and will be forwarding charges when the suspect’s identity is confirmed.”
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