Crime & Safety

Coyote Destroyed by Northbrook Police

A Northrbrook police officer destroyed a coyote Friday morning on the 3500 block of River Falls, according to a village memo.

Last week, a Patch reader which was "snatched by a coyote at 8:00 in the morning off of her front lawn." The next day, Northbrook Police destroyed a male coyote, according to a village memo

An excerpt from the memo is included below. 

This Friday morning at about 8:00a.m., an officer destroyed a male coyote in the 3500 block of River Falls. The trapper will be returning to the Village through the weekend to determine whether another female coyote remains in the area. Residents are reminded to not leave their pets unattended, even in a fenced-in yard.  If you spot a coyote in your yard, please call the Northbrook Police at 847/564-2060 to report the sighting. Visit www.northbrook.il.us/coyotes for more details.

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that occured in Northbrook over the past few months, and for protecting yourself and pets from coyotes who may still be in the area. 

  • Feed pets indoors or remove the dishes immediately if you feed them outside. Store pet food inside.
  • Clear brush and dense weeds to remove shelter for rodents (which coyotes eat), and protective cover for coyotes.
  • Put tight clamping devices on the lids of trash barrels to prevent spills if animals tip them over.
  • Do not feed or provide water for coyotes or any other wildlife.
  • Keep small pets, like cats, rabbits and small dogs, indoors.
  • Keep larger dogs inside after dark, and don’t let them run loose.
  • Let dogs outside only with direct supervision, even in a fenced yard.
  • If you encounter a coyote, shout, clap, or throw something near it to help make the coyote afraid of people and to shoo it away.

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