Bear Sighting, Suspicious Man on Train Tracks and More From the Acton Police Log

The following was reported by the Acton Police Department on May 18:

• A Partridge Pond Road resident reported seeing a bear in the back yard. Responding officer spoke with the resident but the bear was gone on arrival.
• A canoe was reported stolen from a Spruce Street residence.
• An officer was dispatched to Duggan Road for a report of a suspicious person. Person was a solicitor who was advised to apply for a permit to solicit. No other solicitors were found in the area.
• Officers responded to Horseshoe Drive to make a warrant arrest. Officers were unable to locate the wanted person.
• Officers were dispatched to Main Street for a report of a person on the train tracks. Caller thought the person should be incarcerated. Person was gone when officers arrived. Officers were advised person got on a train at West Acton heading toward Fitchburg. Fitchburg PD was notified.
• An officer responded to Great Road for a bear sighting. The bear was not located. State Police notified.