According to CFAX, Central Saanich Police issued a warning after a bear was spotted near Lochside Trail.
Police say the bear was spotted shortly before 6:00pm Monday in the 6400 block of Welch Road.
Witnesses say the large animal was spotted near the livestock on a hobby farm, before it wandered off northbound toward Martindale road.
People who live in the area as well as use the Lochside trail are asked to remain aware of their surroundings, in case the animal returns.
In the meantime, police say the BC Conservation Service has been made aware of the incident.
