Santa Monica on lockdown after report of apex predator on city street

A report of a mountain lion has forced residents of Santa Monica and their tiny pets indoors as officials scour the area for the apex predator.

Santa Monica on lockdown after report of apex predator on city street. A report of a mountain lion has forced residents of Santa Monica and their tiny pets indoors as officials scour the area for the apex predator. The Santa Monica Police Department descended on the residential area of 14th and Montana Friday morning after someone allegedly saw the animal roaming the area. Santa Monica PD descended on the area after reports of a mountain lion. Videos from the area showed streets closed off as curious onlookers tried to catch a glimpse of the alleged mountain lion. Residents are being urged to stay indoors, keep pets inside, and avoid approaching the animal or trying to take photos of it. It was spotted in the residential area of 14th and Montana. “Out of an abundance of caution, officers are in the area assessing the report and working wi...