A bear spotted roaming through a residential area in Scarborough Friday night has been shot and killed.
A 42 Division spokesman said Emergency Task Force members were deployed to the Steeles and Finch area aound 10:30 p.m. after multiple bear sightings were reported.
The police official said the animal, which according to unconfirmed eyewitness reports was an adult black bear, was rummaging through backyards, and at one point banged on the door of a residence.
He said the bear was found in the Middlefield and McCowan Road area and was shot after animal control officials advised police they were not equipped to deal with the potentially dangerous situation.
Toronto Zoo officials told CP24 all their bears are accounted for.
With files from The Canadian Press, CP24