Crime

2 people report being attacked with pepper spray Sunday in Bellingham, police say.

Woman using pepper spray or tear gas for self defence outdoors. High quality photo
Woman using pepper spray or tear gas for self defence outdoors. High quality photo Getty Images/iStockphoto

Two people were randomly attacked with pepper spray in Bellingham in separate incidents, police reported.

The attacked occurred Sunday, Oct. 15.

The first victims told police that two kids sprayed him and tried to rob him, although nothing was taken. The victim was unable to provide further information or a description of the suspects.

Police responded to the first victim on around 9:58 p.m. He told police he was attacked near East Chestnut and North State streets.

Around the same time, the second victim reported being attacked sprayed with pepper spray while in the 1400 block of North State Street.

Police have no suspects in either case and are investigating.

Jack Belcher
The Bellingham Herald
Jack Belcher covers transportation and recreation for The Bellingham Herald. He graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in digital journalism in 2020 and joined the staff in September 2022. Belcher resides in Bellingham.
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