Police Blotter 2/4 - 2/6: Mountain Lion and Coyote Sightings, Dog Leash Violation

Friday, Feb. 4, 2011

7:56 a.m. - Mountain Lion Sighting - Occurred on Sugarloaf Hill. A Belmont woman reported seeing a . "The animal was large and golden brown in color -- very beautiful," she said.

9:27 a.m. - Theft - Occurred on Yosemite Drive. Someone reported jewelry had been stolen from their home.

Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011

7:41 a.m. - Noise Complaint - Occurred on Kedith Street. A carpet cleaner is just too loud for some people; police were called to investigate the noisy machine 11 minutes after one was turned on.

9:45 a.m. - City Ordinance Violation - Occurred on St. James Road. Five women with five large Golden Retrievers playing nearby were spotted in an area of Belmont that doesn't allow dogs off their leashes.

Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011

9:06 a.m. - Hazardous Situation - Occurred at the intersection of Ralston Avenue and Cipriani Boulevard. Someone reported a group of bicyclists were riding dangerously too far out on Ralston Avenue in the way of vehicle traffic.

2:59 p.m. - Animal Call - Occurred in the 100 block of Miramar Terrace. A person reported possibly seeing a young coyote in the area.