Black Bear Spotted in Owings Mills, Maryland

(Enlarge) Baltimore County Police say a small black bear has been spotted in neighborhoods in the Owings Mills area, and are asking residents to keep trash cans covered and call police if they see the bear. (Baltimore County Police photo)

County police are warning Owings Mills residents to be on the look out for a small black bear that has been seen wandering around the area over the last two days.

Lt. Robert McCullough said the bear, thought to weigh about 50 pounds, has been seen in the area of Bond Avenue and Timber Grove Road. It was most recently seen Thursday morning in the 900 block of Timber Run Road.

“This is the time of year when bears become more active and venture out, looking for a free meal,” McCullough said.

Police do not believe the bear poses a public safety hazard.

“When they see people, they typically run away,’ McCullough said.

Police are asking residents to not feed or approach the animal and to make sure all food sources and trash containers are secured inside yards or other enclosed areas.

Police ask anyone seeing the bear to call 911 or the county animal control agency at 410-887-5961.

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