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Spotswood Police Department
Tuesday June 24th, 2014 :: 07:55 p.m. EDT

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**UPDATE BELOW ***We are presently tracking a 200lb black bear that crossed into spotswood from crescent ave.

** UPDATE **
Bear has been caught and safely removed by a NJ Fish & Wild life. Bear will be let loose in north jersey. Mayor Poliseno would like to thank Spotswood & East Brunswick Police, Helmetta & East Brunswick Animal Control, ASPCA and the NJ Fish & Wild Life. ***


We are presently tracking a 200lb black bear that crossed into spotswood from crescent ave. I placed the schools which have camps and activities in a shelter in place. The state has been called to tranquilize the bear. Stay away from the bear if seen. Call the Police ASAP if you see it either by 911 or 732-251-2121

Instructions:

Shelter in place and stay out of the woods

Address/Location
Spotswood Police Department
spotswood municipal building
Spotswood, NJ 08884

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-251-2121

Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Past - Responsive action is no longer required
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
Event:
Police Activity

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