WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE, ONT. — Police north of Toronto are investigating after they say an unknown substance was released into the air inside a crowded tent during a local festival.
York Regional Police said the incident happened on the evening of July 2 at the Strawberry Festival in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont.
They say many people called to report that pepper spray, bear repellant or a stink bomb had been released into a tent of about 700 people.
Police say witnesses believe a group of teenagers may be responsible, but no suspects have been identified at this time.
Investigators are asking anyone with photos or video of the incident, or information about what happened, to contact them.
They say it’s still unclear what the substance is, but its effects are temporary and no long-term problems have been reported.
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