Cheyenne Police are urging folks in the Sun Valley neighborhood to exercise caution after receiving a report Tuesday afternoon that a bobcat was sighted in the area.

According to a department Facebook post, the cat was reportedly seen in the area of East 13th Street and Cleveland Avenue.

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"Please exercise caution if you're in the vicinity and keep an eye on small children and pets," the post reads.

Police say if an animal is behaving strangely, appears to be injured, or is in an area that poses a risk to people, you should keep a safe distance and call dispatch at 307-637-6525 for help connecting with the best resource.

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