Peterborough Police Seeking Man Who Allegedly Used Bear Spray to Intervene Domestic Argument

Peterborough Police are seeking a man who used bear spray on another man while the latter was involved in a domestic argument with a woman on Friday night.

At roughly 9:27 p.m., officers received reports of an assault in the George Street and Dalhousie Street area. A man and woman were involved in a domenstic arguemtn when a third male intervened and allegedly used bear spray. The male involved in the argument suffered contamination to his face and refused medical attention according to a police press release.

The suspect was described to police as:

  • white male

  • blonde buzzed hair

  • wearing a red t-shirt

Officers, including the K9 unit, searched the area but could not locate the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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