Black Bear Spotted In Orange, Police Say

ORANGE, CT — The Orange Police Department said it has received multiple reports in the last few days of a black bear in the areas north of Derby Avenue between Racebrook Road and the Maltby Lakes.

"Bear sightings are very common in Connecticut and we request that you only call us when there is a threat or an emergency associated with a bear," police said on Facebook. "Please do not feed nor approach the bear, they are only foraging for food. Keep your distance and respect all wildlife."

Click here to see a picture of the bear seen in Orange.