Police keeping watch over bear spotted in Pleasantville

Police were waiting for animal control to arrive as of Sunday evening to capture the bear and return it to the wild.

News 12 Staff

Oct 5, 2025, 8:46 PM

Updated 2 hr ago

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Police in Pleasantville are trying to keep up with the movements of a black bear that was spotted Sunday morning.
Police were waiting for animal control to arrive as of Sunday evening to capture the bear and return it to the wild.
Officers are keeping a watchful eye on the animal to ensure that it doesn't escape a perimeter in the backyard of a home near Marble Avenue and Hobby Street.