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Maplewood Police Department NJ
Sunday July 21st, 2024 :: 10:34 a.m. EDT

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Black Bear Sighting Information

On 7/21/24 a black bear has been sighted numerous times throughout Maplewood.  It is not necessary to contact the police on this matter.  Please visit the NJ Fish and Wildlife website for bear safety tips.  If you wish to report its movements you can contact 1-877-927-6337.  

Instructions:

Visit NJ Fish and Wildlife website for more information on bear safety tips

Address/Location
Maplewood Police Department NJ
1618 Springfield Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-762-3400

Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Ongoing Investigation

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