Deputies warned residents to be alert, give the critter plenty of space and bring pets indoors.<\/p>\n
CENTENNIAL, Colo. \u2014 An elusive creature was spotted roaming through a Centennial neighborhood<\/a>, photos shared by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office show.<\/p>\n The bobcat walked across a road and prowled through yards in the area of South Holly Street and East Dry Creek Road, deputies said in a post on X. One photo shows the critter crawling across a fence<\/a> between homes and looking toward the person snapping the picture.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bobcats are secretive, seldomly seen medium-sized wild cats and are proficient predators<\/a>, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. They hunt rodents and other small animals and contribute to healthy ecosystems.<\/p>\n Deputies warned residents to be alert and on the lookout for the bobcat. Pet owners should keep pets on a leash when they’re outdoors and bring them indoors if possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n Make sure to give the bobcat plenty of space, and do not approach it or try to feed it, the sheriff’s office said. Report any aggressive behavior to local authorities.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u26a0\ufe0f BE ON THE LOOKOUT \u26a0\ufe0f<\/p>\n Deputies are advising residents in the area of S. Holly Street and E. Dry Creek Road in Centennial to be alert due to a bobcat that has been spotted in the area.<\/p>\n \u2022 Keep pets on a leash and bring them inside if possible \u2014 Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) May 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2022 Do not approach or attempt to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/A6DYWgcCte<\/a><\/p>\n