JUNEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT
6255 ALAWAY AVENUE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99801
Business (907) 586-0600
Fax (907) 463-4808
Integrity, Courage, Service, Respect
INFORMATION RELEASE
Date: 2013-04-22
From: Lt. Kris Sell
Case or Incident: #N/A
A Juneau Police Department Community Service Officer found two dumpsters in the downtown area that were apparently accessed by a bear or bears in the last few days.
JPD would like to take this opportunity to remind residents that the bears are awake and may be in populated areas looking for food. Please secure dumpsters, avoid leaving pet food out, and look out for foraging bears while walking at night.
Remember that bears that become accustomed to being around people may have to be destroyed. Anyone with questions about how to secure trash can call 586-0600 and ask to speak with a community service officer.
All factual allegations contained in this release are based upon preliminary investigation and are subject to change or clarification as the investigation continues. Any charges reported in this release are merely accusations and all persons named in this release are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.