Overview

• A collared black bear entered a Monrovia home through a screen door on June 14 and spent about 20 minutes exploring the kitchen.
• Seventeen-year-old Doodle barked at the bear, prompting a tense face-off before the animal continued its search for food.
• Footage showed the bear opening the refrigerator and feeding on ice cream and pizza before leaving without harming anyone.
• Neighbors say the same bear has raided multiple nearby homes during daytime hours, indicating growing boldness.
• The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recommends locking doors, using bear-proof containers and removing attractants to prevent encounters.