Full Notification

On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at approximately 8:27 AM, a Torrance Police Crossing Guard reported a coyote in the area of Torrance Boulevard and Anza Avenue where multiple residents were walking with their children.  The Torrance Police Department received additional information that the coyote appeared sick.
 
Adhering to the City of Torrance Coyote Management Plan, Torrance Police Department Animal Control Officers immediately responded due to the potential threat to public safety.  Patrol Officers were also dispatched to assist with this incident.
 
Within an hour, Animal Control personnel were able to catch the coyote.  In accordance with state law prohibiting the relocation of this animal, the coyote was transported to a local veterinarian hospital where it was later euthanized.  

To preserve public safety, the Torrance Police Department will continue to abide by the City of Torrance Coyote Management Plan. This Plan enables the City to manage the amplified presence of coyotes with an emphasis on education, hazing, and lastly consider employing lethal means of removal only when the safety of the public is at risk. 
 
 
This investigation was conducted under the command of Torrance Police Captain Mark Underwood of the Special Operations Bureau.  Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Torrance Police Department at (310) 328-3456 (DR# 180046377).

Sergeant Ronald Harris

Torrance Police Department Public Information Officer

(310) 618-5688

[email protected]