Two people are recovering after they were attacked with pepper spray during an armed robbery in NDG Wednesday night.

The anti-theft alarm at the Pharmaprix at 5038 Sherbrooke St. W near Grey Ave. went off around 8:45 p.m., as the assailant was leaving the store.

A male employee approached the man, who then sprayed the employee and female customer with pepper spray.

The victims were sent to hospital to be treated for their injuries.

The suspect fled. No arrests have been made.

Police are reviewing the incident on security cameras as the store checks its inventory to determine what, if anything, was stolen.