The Plymouth Township Police Department issued a public safety advisory at 8:30 p.m. after a black bear was spotted in the area of Harriett Wetherill Park at 2639 Narcissa Road in Plymouth Meeting. This is behind the Plymouth Meeting Mall near Maple Acres Farm.

If you are not familiar with the park, it also borders Butler Pike. So this isn’t too far from the Whitpain Township border.

According to the police, the Game Commission has been notified and will be setting up traps on Saturday, April 30th.

Below is the text of the notice:

A black bear has been spotted in the area of the Harriett Wetherill Park located at 2639 Narcissa Road. If seen do not approach the bear, the Game Commission has been notified and will be setting traps for the bear on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The Game Commission stated the bear will not harm anyone as long as you leave it alone.