Kingston police investigating bear mace released in apartment building stairwell

Police are currently investigating after a “chemical irritant” was released in a Kingston apartment building.

Police were called to 381 Bagot St. Friday to respond to what police later determined was bear mace released in a stairwell.

No victims have been reported, police say.

Kingston police are currently investigating the incident as a case of mischief.

Kingston and Frontenac Housing Corporation, the company that manages the apartment building, did not respond to a request for comment.