Woman assaulted, bear sprayed and robbed in Stonebridge home invasion: Police

A woman was attacked by a group of masked home invaders early on Thursday morning in Saskatoon’s Stonebridge neighbourhood.

According to police, officers got a report about a break-in at a home on Dickson Crescent at around 1:15 a.m.

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“Through investigation, officers learned that a group of masked persons had broken into the residence, discharged bear spray, assaulted the occupant, and stole items before fleeing the area prior to police arrival,” the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement.

“The suspects and victim are not believed to be known to one another.”

Police said the violent incident remains under investigation.