Bear Sighting Reported In Stamford: Police

STAMFORD, CT — Police said some residents reported seeing a bear in the North Stamford area of the city early Tuesday morning, however officers ultimately did not locate the animal. According to Sgt. Robert Shawinsky, the reports came in sometime during the department's "midnight shift."

He also noted no paperwork or report was taken since the animal was not spotted by police. (To sign up for Stamford breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

According to the Stamford Advocate, the first report of a bear sighting came in around 6:30 a.m. from a Dannell Drive residence. Another call came in from Vine Road about 12 minutes later.