Another Coyote Spotted in Bronxville

A coyote was seen in Bronxville on Friday morning, according to an alert issued by police chief Christopher Satriale.

According to the release, the coyote was spotted on Paradise Road, close to Sunset Avenue and on Prescott Avenue at around 9 a.m. Police believe it is the same coyote in different locations.

Police received several calls about the sightings, said Satriale, although upon investigation they could not locate the animal.

One of the homeowners who spoke with police said she first thought the animal was a German Shepherd, but when she got closer, she realized it was a coyote, Satriale said. 

He said there is no indication that the coyote is aggressive or sick.

Earlier this month, police issued an alert after a coyote was seen on Park Avenue near Avon Road, on Tanglewydle Avenue and the High Road. They issued safety precautions for residents then and again after Friday's sighting.

Police urge anyone who has seen a coyote to contact them at (914) 337-0500. 

Guidelines from the eAlert sent by Chief Satriale: 

• Do not leave small children unattended outdoors for any period of time. 

• Fence pet and animal enclosures completely, if possible include a top.

• Keep cats and small dogs indoors. When walking small dogs, always keep them on a leash.

• Coyotes are most active dusk to dawn. Avoid walking pets after dark.

• Bring along pepper spray or a stick in case a coyote gets aggressive. If you see a coyote, wave your arms, shout, spray it with a hose. Be a threat! (Screaming or yelling and waving arms sometimes won't work on coyotes that have lost their fear of humans.)

• Any pet smaller than 45 pounds should never be left outside past 4 p.m.

• Feed pets indoors. Eliminate potential food and water sources such as fallen fruit or vegetables and standing water.

• Store trash in covered, heavy-duty containers.

• Keep yards free of potential hiding places. Remove thick brush and weeds. Enclose the bottoms of porches and decks.

• If you encounter a coyote that behaves aggressively, you have probably gotten too close to its prey or its family. Throw rocks, sticks or other objects. Do not turn away and run.

• Do not feed coyotes. Doing so can make them less afraid of humans and potentially more dangerous.