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Coyote Sightings & ReportingThe Elmhurst Police Department has continued to field community concerns regarding coyote sightings in the residential area. To expedite a proactive response to this concern, the City has reached out to an Urban Coyote Specialist with a strong record of positive results in other metro-area communities.

To help the specialist better understand our coyote population and patterns, the community is being asked for their assistance. Residents who observe a coyote in their neighborhood are asked to go to https://www.scientificwildlifemanagement.com/coyote-sightings/ and report the sighting and condition of the animal. Residents who have questions about the online reporting process can contact the police department at (630)530-3050. As coyotes are wild animals, residents should never actively seek out or search for them.