Port Moody Police are warning residents after a cougar was sighted in Newport Village early Monday morning.
An officer spotted the large cougar strolling through the village at about 3 a.m. When he shone his flashlight on it the cat darted into the wooded area behind the Port Moody fire hall.
Although cougars are rarely seen in the area, it's not unheard of for them to travel into the city following deer and other food sources.
Conservation officers have been notified but the cougar has not been located.
Police are warning residents to be alert when using the trails and green spaces, and to ensure all pets are on leash and under control.
