Austintown police are investigating after a black bear was sited in the Cross Cove area of the township.

The department posted a video from a resident of the bear on its Facebook page late Friday night.

Police say to not approach the bear and call 330-799-9721 if you see it.

Most black bears are found in Ohio are 125-250 pounds and are five to six feet in length.

The bears are extremely agile according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, being able to run up to 35 miles per hour, climb trees easily, and swim long distances.

ODNR says there are ways to bear-proof your backyard to prevent any potential interactions with the animal.

Removing bird feeders, moving trash cans and pet food inside or to a garage, and cleaning grease from grills are some ways to lessen the chance of encountering the bear.

Black bears are usually afraid of humans and attacks are rare. ODNR says bears do not attack children or pets as long as they are given space and are not cornered.

If you do encounter the bear, act calm and talk in a firm calm voice to let them know you are near. Keep space between yourself and the bear and back away slowly.