Mountain lion sighting in Solano County

(KRON) — A mountain lion was captured roaming a neighborhood in Fairfield at 2 a.m. Monday, the Fairfield Police Department said.

Images of the big cat were captured on a resident’s security camera.

“A citizen on Orchid Street contacted police today to notify us of a strange late night/early morning visitor — one who either clearly disregarded their ‘No Soliciting’ sign, or had an earnest desire to make new friends,” the Fairfield Police Department wrote on social media.

Local animal control and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were notified of the sighting. Authorities are asking the public to pay close attention to pets and avoid any conflicts with the mountain lion.

“Please pay special attention to pets kept outdoors, and refrain from chasing, attempting to take photos of, or otherwise antagonizing the animal if spotted,” the Fairfield Police Department wrote. “As this is a wild animal, there is a strong likelihood that it will or has already returned to the hills from whence it came.”

Authorities are asking the public not to report any additional mountain lion sightings in the area unless the cat is behaving in a way that threatens public safety.