Springfield police say a postal worker took a picture of a juvenile cougar walking along a gravel path on May 1, 2018.

Authorities in the Springfield are warning people to be on the lookout for a cougar in the area after a postal worker spotted one walking down a gravel path Tuesday.

The Springfield Police Department said the big cat was seen near South 28th Street and F Street around 1:30 p.m. The worker took a picture of the cougar.

Springfield police ask anyone with more information to contact the agency at 541-726-3714 or the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at 503-947-6000.

-- The Oregonian/OregonLive