Monrovia Bear Break-In: Dog Confronts Wildlife | NBC LA
- A Monrovia, California, neighborhood is experiencing increased bear activity, with at least one animal repeatedly entering homes.
- Surveillance footage shows the dog barking at the bear, which lowered its head to sniff the canine before continuing to explore the house.
- Lilly Martinez, a local resident, said the same bear had visited multiple homes.
A Monrovia home invasion took an unexpected turn when a brave dog confronted a black bear. This encounter highlights the increasing bear activity in the California city. The fearless canine played a crucial role, barking at the intruder and potentially preventing further damage. Local residents witnessed the bear repeatedly entering homes, even helping itself to snacks. Wildlife officials are urging everyone to secure food sources. News Directory 3 provides this, and other local updates. Discover what protective measures residents are taking and what is next for the Monrovia community.
Brave Dog Confronts Bear in Monrovia Home Invasion
Updated June 17, 2025
A Monrovia, California, neighborhood is experiencing increased bear activity, with at least one animal repeatedly entering homes. Over the weekend, a small dog became an unlikely hero when it confronted a black bear that had wandered into a residence on Valley View Avenue.
Surveillance footage shows the dog barking at the bear, which lowered its head to sniff the canine before continuing to explore the house. the bear was wearing a tracker, suggesting prior encounters with humans.
Lilly Martinez, a local resident, said the same bear had visited multiple homes. “We’ve seen this bear come by a couple of times,” Martinez said. “It not only went in to our neighbor right next door, but into the neighbor’s house two doors down; into their kitchen, eating ice cream and pizza, and apparently getting into the pool.”
Neighbors reported seeing the black bear roaming the area in broad daylight on Saturday,believing it to be the same one involved in the later home invasion.Austin Hart,another resident,acknowledged the reality of living near the mountains. “It’s part of living up here,” Hart said. “We’re really close to the mountains and they were here frist. But luckily, knock on wood, they’ve all been really friendly coming through here.”
What’s next
Wildlife officials remind residents that California black bears are actively foraging for food this time of year and ofen seek readily available sources. They advise foothill residents to lock doors, use bear-proof garbage containers, and maintain a safe distance from wildlife.