Residents in the Hartland area of Saanich are being warned after a black bear was seen walking through a backyard at 4 p.m. this afternoon.
Saanich police spoke to residents and eventually concluded the bear was not agressive, and actually seemed comfortable around humans.
This is the second sighting this week, after a bear was spotting rummaging through garbage cans in an area around West Saanich Road.
Police are advising residents to make sure all garbage and recyclying bins are properly stored so there is less chance of another run in with wildlife.