Crime & Safety

Bear Sighting Reported in Northampton

Northampton police say a bear was spotted behind Richboro Elementary School.

A bear was spotted Tuesday morning, Northampton Township Police said. 

According to police, the bear sighting was reported at 10:15 a.m. behind Richboro Elementary School on Upper Holland Rd.

Several bear sightings have been reported in the area in recent weeks. Most recently, Newtown Township police reported bear sightings in Wrightstown earlier this month. 


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