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MODESTO — The Modesto Police Department is investigating after a suspect deployed pepper spray in the Vintage Faire Mall.

About 50 people are being treated for exposure to the chemical agent.

Authorities say a female suspect deployed the chemical as she was being detained by mall security after being suspected of theft.

Modesto PD says the suspect got away after the incident and at this time they have no description of her.

None of the victims were transported to the hospital.

The area has been reopened.

#Update About 50 people were exposed to the pepper spray. Several were treated on scene. No one was transported & the area has been reopened https://t.co/FXuaLyV0ho — Modesto Police Dept (@ModestoPolice) October 6, 2017

(2/2) A suspect deployed the chemical agent as she was being taken into custody by Mall Security. Treatment underway for those affected. pic.twitter.com/brSpRwLWpG — Modesto Police Dept (@ModestoPolice) October 5, 2017

#HappeningNow (1/2): About 50 people are being treated after being exposed to pepper spray at the Vintage Faire Mall. — Modesto Police Dept (@ModestoPolice) October 5, 2017