03-07-2013, 01:05 AM
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Five+cu...story.html
VANCOUVER - Bear spray is legal in B.C. and is sold in many popular outdoor shops, but police warn that carrying the potentially harmful substance could lead to criminal charges.
The warning comes as Vancouver police search for three men who robbed the Oakridge Mall Apple store Monday night by blasting bear spray and then took off with a number of items. Five people were treated by paramedics for exposure to the spray.
Const. Brian Montague, a spokesman with the Vancouver police, said bear spray is much stronger than pepper spray and can last up to 45 minutes longer. That could be very dangerous for someone who has lung problems, he added.
VANCOUVER - Bear spray is legal in B.C. and is sold in many popular outdoor shops, but police warn that carrying the potentially harmful substance could lead to criminal charges.
The warning comes as Vancouver police search for three men who robbed the Oakridge Mall Apple store Monday night by blasting bear spray and then took off with a number of items. Five people were treated by paramedics for exposure to the spray.
Const. Brian Montague, a spokesman with the Vancouver police, said bear spray is much stronger than pepper spray and can last up to 45 minutes longer. That could be very dangerous for someone who has lung problems, he added.