Bear still on the loose in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police say a bear is still on the loose in Jonesboro.

The Jonesboro Police Department received reports of seeing the bear in downtown Jonesboro early Thursday morning.

Overnight, the bear was on the move.

Look close in the middle of the screen and you’ll see the bear running west on Johnson. It’s now hiding in a field where JPD and ASUPD are keeping an eye on it. @Region8News pic.twitter.com/nvxn8PvNDW
— Chris Carter (@CCarterNEWS) May 11, 2023

The Jonesboro Police Department confirmed the latest sighting of the bear around 12:20 a.m. Thursday, May 11, at East Johnson Avenue near Howard Street and Leggett Street in a patch of woods.

They noted Arkansas Game and Fish Commission had been notified.

Well the bear is on the move. JPD and ASUPD are at the Sonic on Johnson near Leggett where the bear is hidden between these two trees. Look close and you can see it. Arkansas Fish and Game has been notified. @Region8News pic.twitter.com/Mq8gEzQBxs
— Chris Carter (@CCarterNEWS) May 11, 2023

Before 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, a Jonesboro Police Department spokeswoman said the bear was seen near Home Depot on Parker Road.

It’s believed the bear might have crossed Interstate 555 and headed toward the north.

Guess people heard the word and they’re out looking. @Region8News #Bearhunt pic.twitter.com/uKELsbhmJs
— Alejandra Hernández (@AleHernandezTV) May 10, 2023

That report came just minutes after JPD posted video on social media of the bear roaming around Craighead Forest Park.

If you see the bear, JPD urges you not to approach it and to call 911 immediately.

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