Mountain lion spotted in Sierra Madre

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - An unwelcome guest was spotted overnight in a Sierra Madre neighborhood, putting residents on alert.

Police were called to Grandview and Foothill avenues at about 1 a.m. Wednesday on a report of a mountain lion on the prowl. 

Residents have reported at least two other previous mountain lion sightings over the last couple of weeks in Sierra Madre. 

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So far there have been no reported close encounters between the cougar and people or pets.