Okotoks RCMP are asking for help in identifying a suspect involved in an assault with bear spray at Spruce Meadows.

Police say on Friday around 3:30 p.m. security guards at Spruce Meadows approached a suspicious looking man.

As they got closer the suspect produced a can of bear spray and sprayed the guards before he fled the scene.

Both victims were treated and released by EMS on the scene.

The suspect is described as being Caucasian, in his late 40's to early 50's with a medium build weighing 180-200 lbs.

RCMP say he has tanned skin with bright white teeth and collar length hair. He was seen wearing a tan ball cap with "wind river" embroidered on the front, a blue collared shirt, navy jacket, blue jeans, and brown leather shoes.

Okotoks RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact them at (403) 995-6400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.