Watch | Mountain lion spotted roaming downtown Vacaville

***Mountain Lion Sighting***
***Downtown Vacaville***

The City of Vacaville is issuing a public safety alert, following a confirmed sighting of a mountain lion in downtown Vacaville. This alert is intended to be informative.

On August 17, 2024 at approximately 1:50 AM, a resident’s exterior camera captured a mountain lion roaming through the downtown area, specifically the area between West Street and Cernon Street near Main Street. The animal was seen briefly in a parking lot before wandering off camera view.

Although this incident was captured on video surveillance this past weekend, the resident did not notice the event until recently.

Please take a note of the following precautions should a member of the public come into contact with a mountain lion or other large wildlife:
Safety:
-Residents are advised to remain vigilant and avoid approaching the animal if spotted
-Keep pets and children, indoors and secure any food sources or garbage that may attract wildlife
-Avoid walking with pets off leash

If you see a mountain lion:
-Pick up small children without bending over
-Back away slowly, DO NOT RUN
-Make noise and give the animal an escape route
-Do not attempt to confront or capture the animal

Report sightings:
-Anyone who sees a mountain lion is urged to immediately contact the Vacaville Police Department at 707–499–5200 and/or the Wildlife Management hotline at 916–358–2917 or wildlife.ca.gov.

Media inquiries, please contact:
Lieutenant Chris Lechuga
Public Information Officer
Vacaville Police Department
Phone: 707-449-5269
Email: Chris.lechuga@cityofvacaville.com