Chesterfield County police said they received several sightings of a bear going through trash cans in residential areas this morning.

The sightings came from at least four residential areas before 7 a.m. today -- Ives Road, Hull Street and Turner roads, the Stevens Hollow area, and Able Road and Ghent Drive

The bear was spotted by police and residents, a police spokeswoman said. There have been no sightings reported since 7 a.m. Police don't have an exact description of the bear and are not actively searching for it.

No injuries have been reported.

Police spokeswoman Ann Reid urged people not to approach the bear if they see it.