Authorities said the mountain lion was last seen on First Street and appeared to be heading westbound. (Sebastopol Police Department)
SEBASTOPOL, Calif. - Several Sebastopol residents reported seeing a mountain lion in their backyards early on Sunday morning.
The Sebastopol Police Department said in a statement that residents in the areas of Jewel Avenue, Walnut Avenue and Shaun Court reported seeing the mountain lion on their properties.
Authorities said the mountain lion was last seen on First Street and appeared to be heading westbound.
"If you live in that vicinity it would be wise to bring any pets inside," the SPD said.
Police officers and North Bay Animal Services were searching for the animal, police said.
Big cat in SF:
A young mountain lion was spotted in San Francisco's Pacific Heights near Lafayette Park starting on Monday and was tranquilized on Tuesday
The 77-pound, 2-year-old mountain lion was later released into the wild after officials determined that it was healthy.
The Source: Sebastopol Police Department