Large Bobcat Spotted In Fremont, Police Say

FREMONT, CA — Authorities asked the public to be on the lookout Sunday after residents spotted a "large bobcat" crossing a Fremont street.

The big cat, identified as a bobcat after a review of photos taken by a resident, was seen crossing Mission Boulevard near Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont police said. Bobcat sightings are common in the Mission Hills area, including several recent sightings, but authorities still asked the public to remain alert.

Those who live along the hills east of Mission Boulevard are advised to keep pets indoors and make yards less appealing by bringing in pet food and securing other small animals in pens and cages, police said.

Anyone who sees the bobcat is asked not to approach it, and to instead call Fremont Animal Services at 510-790-6635.

Bobcats rarely pose a threat to people or large pets, instead feeding on small rodents, authorities said.