VIDEO: Mountain lion spotted roaming downtown Vacaville on home surveillance

(KRON) — A mountain lion caught on home surveillance video in downtown Vacaville has left residents on edge and prompted a safety alert from police.

The sighting on Aug. 17 at 1:50 a.m., was captured by a camera near West Street and Cernon Street, close to Main Street, said the Vacaville Police Department.

In the above footage, you can see the animal briefly roaming a parking lot before disappearing from view.

VPD advises that if you encounter a mountain lion, you should avoid running, pick up small children, and create noise while allowing the animal to have an open exit.

To report sightings of mountain lions or other wildlife, contact VPD at 707-499-5200 or the Wildlife Management Hotline at 916-358-2917.

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