Police: Bear spotted near Plainfield schools Thursday is now in Scotch Plains

The Plainfield Police Department says the bear wandered into the next town at around 8 p.m.

Tony Caputo

Nov 15, 2024, 11:15 AM

Updated 9 days ago

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A bear spotted near Plainfield schools on Thursday is now in Scotch Plains, police confirm.
The Plainfield Police Department says the bear wandered into the next town at around 8 p.m.
On Thursday, some schools in Plainfield were briefly placed on a shelter-in-place due to the bear.
There are no restrictions currently in place.
Police were working with New Jersey Fish and Wildlife to ensure its safety.