On Friday, February 17, 2023, at approximately 6:42 PM, a resident called to report that she located what she believed to be a small bear in her garage in the 500 block of Lincoln Street. Officers did respond to the address and searched the garage for the bear, but were unable to find the animal.

The PA Game Commission was contacted in regard to the complaint. The Game Commission and Steelton PD would like to inform any resident who has any interaction or sighting of a bear to stay away from the animal. The Game Commission advised that a lost cub poses a danger to any person attempting to touch, pet, or get near the bear. 

If you see a bear or have any information, please call 1-833-PGC-HUNT or 1-833-PGC-WILD. Both numbers connect callers in Pennsylvania with the centralized dispatch center.