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Bear spray allegedly used on mall security in shoplifting arrest

No injuries were reported and no medical attention was rendered to mall security officers
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Kenneth Armstrong/GuelphToday
NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On April 12, 2019 the Guelph Police Service attended to the Stone Road Mall at the request of mall security. While attempting to arrest a male party for shoplifting, security officers were sprayed by this male, with a substance believed to be bear spray.

No injuries were reported and no medical attention was rendered to mall security officers.

A 28-year-old male was arrested for several offences including Theft Under $5000, Assault with a Weapon, and Administering Noxious Thing. He was later released on a promise to appear with a court date of May 21st, 2019.

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