A black bear was seen in Steinbach on Friday.The bear seen wandering the streets of Steinbach early Friday morning is still at large.

The black bear was initially observed perusing neighborhoods near McKenzie Avenue and Southwood Drive around 6 AM, Friday. However, when Manitoba Conservation officers were called to the region to safely remove the animal, they were unable to locate it. There have been no additional sightings reported since.

Anyone who does spot the bear is encouraged to call Manitoba Sustainable Development's TIP line at 1-800-782-0076.

Meanwhile, with the black bear population seemingly up across the province this year, Steinbach residents, are reminded to remove known food sources by securing garbage bins and removing bird feeders during the summer months.