A coyote seen roaming Bay Harbor Islands

Bay Harbor Islands, Florida – A coyote was spotted roaming the city’s streets in Bay Harbor Islands.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Bay Harbor Islands Police officers will team up to search for the coyote.

“The town put out a code red to residents advising about the coyote,” a Bay Harbor Islands Police spokesperson said. “Keep your small pets and kids away from it. We contacted FWC, and they’re going to send some officers over here to see if they can try and locate it.”

Police warned the public: “DO NOT attempt to approach, trap or otherwise engage the coyote.”