Police issued a warning after receiving reports of mountain lion sighting in Richmond

Richmond, California – Residents were warned by the Richmond Police after a mountain lion was seen in the Point Richmond neighborhood on Friday night.

Police received multiple reports from residents, but they did not release information on where exactly the mountain lion was spotted.

Residents in the area are advised to avoid taking their pets and to be aware of their surroundings.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife was alerted about the possible mountain lion sighting.

Anyone who spots the mountain lion is urged to call 911 immediately. At this time, there is no more information available.