British Columbia

Keep look out for cougar say Saanich Police

Saanich Police were unable to locate a cougar that was reported in the 700 block of Miller Avenue in Saanich on Vancouver Island on Friday.

Officers fail to locate animal after reported sighting May 13 in 700 block of Miller Avenue

Residents are asked to be vigilant after Saanich police received a report of a cougar sighting around 9:15 p.m. PT Friday in the 700 block of Miller Avenue. (Getty Images/Fuse)

Saanich Police are asking residents to be vigilant after the force received a report of a cougar sighting around 9:15 p.m. PT Friday in the 700 block of Miller Avenue.

"A Saanich Police patrol unit was dispatched to the scene but was unable to locate the animal," said Staff Sgt. Mark Muth in a release.

"Area residents, parents of children attending school or other programs in the area and people working nearby are advised to be aware of this reported sighting," he wrote.

The BC Conservation Officer Service has been informed about the animal.