Residents Warned of Bear in Newton, Mass.

Police are warning residents of Newton, Massachusetts, that a bear is on the loose.

The animal was spotted just before 7:30 p.m. Officials say it was last seen on Rowe Street and Wolcott Street.

Newton Police and environmental police had the bear barricaded, but it got away.

Residents are being warned to turn their lights and motion detectors on and to keep their pets inside. Anyone who sees the bear should call police.

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