Unconfirmed bear sighting in Little Falls

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Story Created: Jun 30, 2008 at 3:33 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jun 30, 2008 at 3:33 PM EDT

LITTLE FALLS - Around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, the Little Falls Police Department received a report of a black bear being sighted in the area of West Monroe Street and Top Notch.

The person reporting the sighting stated he observed the bear running in a northerly direction away from West Monroe Street toward Dise Road.

Members of the Little Falls Police Department searched the area but were unable to confirm or deny the validity of the sighting.

Asa precautionary measure, police officers spoke with residents in the area and school officials and alerted them t the possibility that a bear may be in the area.

Residents are asked to contact the police department if the bear is sighted again.

Parents are also asked to, as always, keep your children under close supervision.

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