Bear Startles Late Night Cookie Baker In Kitchen Of LA County Home

CLAREMONT, CA — A household in Los Angeles County had a surprise early morning visitor over the weekend when a bear stopped by, according to police.

Officers responded around 2 a.m. Saturday to the 700 block of Vía Montevideo for a report of a bear in a house, police said. The residents retreated to their bedrooms and by the time officers arrived, the animal had left, according to police.

The bear entered the kitchen, likely in search of food, police said. KTLA reported the man who found the animal encountered it when he went to check on cookies in the oven.

The bear eventually retreated into the woods and state authorities were not contacted, according to police.

Bears tend to seek food and water in the area, particularly this time of year, and are known to go for a swim in residents’ pools, according to police, who warned people to make sure the animals can’t get into windows or trash cans.

“Keep your home secure, not only because of bears but for your safety as well,” Lt. Brian Thompson said.