Windsor residents are on high alert after a frightening incident unfolded in Lanspeary Park, where a group of youths became targets of an attempted robbery involving bear spray. The Windsor Police Service has launched a thorough investigation into the alarming event that occurred Tuesday evening.
According to police reports, multiple suspects approached the young victims around 7:30 PM near the park's outdoor rink and pool area. The confrontation quickly escalated when at least one suspect deployed bear spray against the youths in what authorities are calling an attempted robbery.
Police Response and Investigation
The Windsor Police Service responded immediately to the scene, though the suspects had already fled the area. Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage and collecting evidence from the park, which is located in a residential neighborhood near the city's core.
"This type of violent behavior in our public parks is completely unacceptable," stated a Windsor police representative. "We're utilizing all available resources to identify those responsible and ensure our community spaces remain safe for everyone."
Community Safety Concerns
The attack has raised significant concerns among local residents about safety in public parks. Lanspeary Park is typically known as a family-friendly space featuring sports facilities, playgrounds, and community gardens.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward, particularly witnesses who might have been in the park around the time of the attack. The suspects were last seen fleeing the area, and their descriptions remain limited at this time.
Authorities have increased patrols in the vicinity and are reminding the public to remain vigilant while using public spaces, especially during evening hours.
