A quiet Saturday in Wheat Ridge turned tense when a black bear wandered into a yard near West 32nd Avenue and Wright Street, triggering a fast response from local law enforcement. Officers with the Wheat Ridge Police Department’s patrol team, along with community services officers, followed the bear as it moved north through backyards and into the nearby greenbelt. No injuries were reported, but neighbors were urged to keep kids and pets inside while wildlife officials evaluated the situation.
According to a post from the Wheat Ridge Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area after a resident reported the bear in their yard, and the department “asked the public to be on the lookout and stay vigilant.” Colorado Parks and Wildlife was notified and stood by to assist if needed…