Black Bear Sighting - Vanliew Avenue - Call Police if you observe the bear 732-828-1100 
We have just received a report of a bear sighting near 46 Vanliew Avenue. Please remain calm and rest assured that we are monitoring the situation.
Black bears, by nature, tend to be wary of people. If you are indoors and observe the bear, stay there and call the police at 732-828-1100. You can also call the DEP hotline at 877-927-6337.
DO NOT:
Do not feed bears.
Do not approach bears.
Do not run from bears.
Do not make direct eye contact with bears.
DO:
Remain Calm and slowly back away.
Make the bear aware of you.
Be loud: speak in an assertive voice, yell, sing, or clap your hands. If available, bang pots and pans or use an airhorn.
Make yourself look big. Wave your arms.
For additional bear safety tips, visit the NJ DEP website at:
https://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/bears/bear-encounters.html
Address/Location
Milltown Police
39 Washington Ave
Milltown, NJ 08850
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-828-1100