Coyote Chases People Near School In West Haven: Police

WEST HAVEN, CT — Police are advising residents of several coyote sightings that have been reported in West Haven.

Police said the sightings have been reported in several areas of the city, and mostly in the area of West Haven High School.

“Please remember that coyotes are common in Connecticut and are generally not a threat to people,” police wrote in a post on Facebook. “However, they are wild animals and can become aggressive. Today this coyote (below) chased a couple of people near the High School. Fortunately there were no injuries reported.

“We are working with our Animal Control and our state friends at the DEEP to assist with the safe relocation of this coyote.”

Read more from the West Haven Police Department below on what you can do to keep your family safe:

• Don’t feed or approach coyotes.
• Keep pets indoors or on a leash
• Secure garbage cans and remove outdoor food sources.
• If you see a coyote, make loud noises or wave your arms to scare it off.
• Report any aggressive or sick-looking animals to the West Haven Police Department.

Let’s all do our part to keep our community and wildlife safe!

— West Haven Police Department