Bear in Altadena spotted at two more homes

A 550-pound bear removed from a crawlspace under an Altadena home was later seen at two other residences and left the last home Sunday night; its current whereabouts are unknown.

A bear was removed from the crawlspace under an Altadena home and was later seen at two other residences in the community, according to local animal protection sources. The BEAR League said the animal moved into the crawlspace of a second home where the homeowner had previously tolerated its presence, then stayed at a third home before leaving Sunday night. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife told ABC News it had not received reports about the incident. Residents and local groups reported the bear weighed about 550 pounds and had been in at least one crawlspace for over a month. What we know: - The bear was reported to weigh about 550 pounds and had lived in the crawlspace under Ken Johnson’s home for over a month, according to local reports. - After being removed from Johnson’s home, the bear was seen in the crawlspace of a second home for one day; that homeowner did not request removal, as reported by the BEAR League. - The bear later stayed at a third home for three days; that homeowner contacted the BEAR League and the group reported using electrical mats to encourage the bear to leave. - The bear departed the third residence Sunday night around 9:30 p.m., and its current location is unknown. - The California Department of Fish and Wildlife told ABC News it had not received reports relating to the incident and provided a statement about attractant management and safety measures. - Ken Johnson reported the bear had damaged a gas line at his home, prompting him to shut off the gas, according to earlier coverage. Summary: The movement of the bear among three homes highlights ongoing interactions between wildlife and residences near habitat, and officials reported they had not received formal incident reports. The animal’s location is currently unknown. Undetermined at this time.