Airdrie RCMP are on the hunt for four men involved in a pair of thefts at CrossIron Mills and using bear spray.

Thursday at around 7:15 p.m., the suspects entered the food court and tried to steal a tip jar from a vendor. Another employee and a shopper tried to intervene, with the employee thrown to the ground and sprayed with bear mace.

According to authorities, the shopper was also hit with the bear spray, and in total, over two dozen people were affected by it.

EMS treated six people at the scene for exposure to bear spray, and another 20 people, including children, were also impacted.

The suspects fled the mall and drove off in a stolen silver Hyundai Elantra with Alberta license plate BVV0131.

The four men were also involved in an earlier theft at a store in the mall.

Suspect #1

– Black male

– 18-25 years old

– Short black hair

– Blue puffy down jacket with hood over head

– Ripped light acid coloured jeans

– Black belt

– Black shoes

Suspect #2

– Black male

– 15-18 years old

– Short black hair

– Grey zip up hoody

– Ripped dark coloured jeans

– Black shoes

Suspect #3

– Black male

– 13-16 years old

– Short black hair

– Dark coloured hoodie

– Light coloured pants

– Black shoes

Suspect #4

– Black male

– 11-14 years old

– Short black hair

– Black long sleeve jacket/hoody

– Black pants

– Black shoes

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Airdrie RCMP.