Fur crying out loud!

The Bainbridge Island Police Department has received multiple calls of a black bear wandering through neighborhoods on the island.

The bear has been seen near homes across Bainbridge, and one resident captured the animal on camera after it took down a bird feeder on the homeowner’s deck.

Authorities noted that the bear has not shown any aggressive behavior, but police also warned that homeowners and walkers should stay alert and take steps to avoid inadvertently startling the bear if they see it.

Bears often avoid contact with humans and will leave an area if sound is heard or motion is detected, officials said. Automated lighting, sprinklers and sound-making devices can also be used to scare bears away from property and people.

Officials said the bear is probably near homes looking for food — in bird feeders or garbage cans.

Suet packs (used to feed wild birds) and pet food left outside can attract bears from several miles away, officials added.

Bainbridge police have contacted the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife to report the bear’s location and behavior, and the agency is in the process of developing a relocation plan for the bear.

Residents can call the Department of Fish & Wildlife directly at 1-877-933-9847 to report sightings in order to assist with tracking the animal.

Any dangerous or aggressive behavior by the animal should immediately be reported to 911.