At approximately 8:36 pm on Sunday, June 17, Ballwin Police Officers responded to the 700 block of Oak Run Lane, in reference to a bear sighting. The reporting party advised the bear was seen in the common ground area and was described to officers as being large. It was last seen running through the common ground area between the Castle Pines Subdivision and Oak Run Lane. Ballwin PD is working with the Department of Conservation in reference to this matter. At this time, we are urging residents in the southern portion of Ballwin to keep their animals inside, bring in trash, and to be alert to the possibility of a bear in the area. If you see the bear, do not approach the animal and call our dispatch at 636-227-9636.

No additional sightings of the bear have been reported. The City will update this page if more information is made available.

As it turns out the "B" in our logo may stand for more than just "Ballwin."