POLICE have urged members of the public not to approach a big cat reportedly seen crossing the A5 between Chirk and Llangollen.
The North Wales Police Rural Crime Team tweeted that the "larger than usual cat" was seen crossing the road in the early hours of this morning (Friday, June 29).
— RuralCrimeTeam™ (@NWPRuralCrime) June 29, 2018 ">http://
We have had a reported possible sighting of a larger than usual cat crossing the A5 between Chirk & Llangollen in the early hours of this morning
— RuralCrimeTeam™ (@NWPRuralCrime) June 29, 2018
We have no photos or video of it.
Sightings of anything similar?
Please don't approach but call us so we can check it out on 101👍 pic.twitter.com/6hyxrTa6OY
They are asking anyone who sees the creature to contact police rather than approaching it.
Police used an image of a lynx-like cat to illustrate the twitter appeal.
Contact police on 101.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here