POLICE ALERT: A bear has been present in Westfield. Use caution when outdoors. Contact Westfield Police if observed. 
Chief David Wayman of the Westfield Police Department has reported the presence of a bear in the northside areas of town adjacent to Mountainside.
Chief Wayman advises all residents to be alert and to use caution when outdoors. Keep a close on your children and pets.
For your safety, if seen, DO NOT APPROACH the bear, DO NOT FEED the bear, and DO NOT PHOTOGRAPH the bear.
If seen, contact the Westfield Police Department and leave the area immediately.
Chief Wayman also advises residents to properly secure and cover their garbage so as not to attract any bears.
Chief Wayman and the Westfield Police Department thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Instructions:
DO NOT APPROACH the bear.
DO NOT FEED the bear.
DO NOT PHOTOGRAPH the bear.
If seen, contact the Westfield Police Department.
Leave the area immediately.
Address/Location
Westfield, NJ Police Department
425 E Broad St
Westfield, NJ 07090
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 908-789-4000