Coyote Sighting Reported in Yorktown

The Yorktown Police Department issued an alert this morning at about 10:30 a.m. that a possible sick coyote was seen in the Springhurst Street area. 

A resident reported to police to have seen the animal via a residential surveillance system, police said. 

"Please note that coyotes, foxes, and various other wildlife are numerous in our area, and unless one is sick or injured no action will be taken," Yorktown police wrote in the alert that was issued to residents.  

If you observe an animal you believe to be sick, keep a safe distance, and contact the Yorktown Police Department at 914-962-4141, police advised.

For further information on preventing negative interactions with coyotes please visit New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's website. For general information about coyotesclick here. 

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Yorktown Animal Warden at 914-962-4457, ext. 309. 

To receive emergency notifications, police information, traffic advisories and more from the Yorktown Police Department, visit their website.

Have you seen coyotes? Please tell us in the comments.

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