Ontario Provincial Police are warning residents of the village of Wendover to be on the lookout for a black bear spotted nearby.



The bear was seen earlier on Route 25 near Nine Mile Road.



“Although the bear appeared to be roaming around and was not in danger of harming anyone, the OPP would till like to remind residents that extreme caution should be taken if a black bear is spotted,” the Hawkesbury detachment of the OPP warned in a release.



“Residents can help minimize the risk of an encounter by removing or controlling access to things that attract hungry bears like bird or pet food and garbage, as well as grease and food residue on barbecues,” said OPP Const. Jason Chenier.



Residents of Wendover, which is about 50 kilometres east of Ottawa on the Ottawa River, are being asked to call 911 if the bear is seen in populated areas such as school yards, residences or farms.



“If the bear is roaming through garbage cans, climbing a tree or moving through a rural property without lingering, residents should call the non-emergency Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327,” OPP said