Mountain Lion Spotted Prowling Peninsula Backyard: SEE

SAN MATEO, CA — A San Mateo resident uncovered a large prowler in their property this week when they found a mountain lion had been visiting their home. The animal was spotted on home surveillance footage checking out the backyard and driveway.

The animal was at the home in the 400 block of Hobart Avenue on Tuesday evening, according to San Mateo police.

"The mountain lion does not appear to be aggressive in the video," SMPD said in a press release. "Following the report, our officers conducted a search for the animal, but it was not located."

San Mateo police shared the homeowner's footage, which you can see in the two videos above.

Another mountain lion sighting was reported on Sunday in San Mateo, when the animal was spotted crossing a neighborhood street.

Area residents are advised to avoid feeding deer, as it will attract mountain lions. In the event of a mountain lion encounter, people should not approach the animal or run away, police said.

Instead, people should face the animal, make a lot of noise, try to look bigger by putting their arms up in the air and throw rocks or anything else available.

— Image via San Mateo Police YouTube video / Bay City News Service contributed to this report