Bear Sighting Today May 10th in the Northeast Quadrant of town. Last seen on Kenilworth Blvd. 
After multiple calls from residents in the northeast quadrant of town, Cranford Police have been tracking a small bear for the past hour. The bear was initially seen on Lambert Street and was later seen on Bloomingdale Avenue, Elizabeth Avenue, and lastly on Kenilworth Boulevard in the area of Lenape Park.
Bear sightings are not uncommon in New Jersey, although certainly not very common in Cranford. That being said, there have been no reports of this bear acting aggressively. For more information on bear safety tips from the NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, click here: NJDEP| Fish & Wildlife | Bear Facts For Homeowners
Residents may continue to report sightings of this bear to our non-emergency line at 908-272-2222. As always, please utilize 9-1-1 for any emergencies.
Address/Location
Cranford Police Department
8 Springfield Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-272-2222
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