Okotoks RCMP are asking for help identifying a suspect involved in an assault with bear spray at Spruce Meadows.

Police say on Friday around 3:30 p.m. security guards at Spruce Meadows approached a suspicious looking man.

As they got closer the suspect took out a can of bear spray and sprayed the guards before he fled the scene.

Both victims were treated and released by EMS on the scene.

The suspect is described as being a white man in his late 40s to early 50s with a medium build and weighing 180-200 lbs.

RCMP say he has tanned skin with bright white teeth and collar length hair. He was seen wearing a tan ball cap with "wind river" embroidered on the front, a blue collared shirt, navy jacket, blue jeans, and brown leather shoes.

Okotoks RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact them at (403) 995-6400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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