MANCHESTER, N.H. (WHDH) - Police in Manchester, New Hampshire are asking the public to be careful as officials attempt to capture a bear spotted in the area.

According to the department’s Twitter account, the bear was most recently seen in the area of Mast Road and Varney Street.

Officials are asking the public to stay away from the animal while they attempt to capture it.

Animal control officers are currently on the scene.

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