RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) – Mounties in Richmond are issuing a warning after two pepper spray incidents downtown Tuesday night.

Two women leaving a business in the area of Alexandra Road and Kwantlen Street were reportedly pepper sprayed by a pair of men around 10:30 p.m.

About a half hour later, near No. 3 Road and Cambie Road, a third woman is said to have been approached while putting things in her car by two men who may have been carrying a knife and pepper spray.

The women were able to get away in both cases, but police believe they’re linked.

They’re asking anyone with information to get in touch with them.