London police are warning residents about a possible sick coyote in the city's south end.

Around 9:05 a.m. Monday, police were requested by Animal Control to assist with a coyote believed to be injured or ill in the area of Nicholas Crescent and Renny Crescent.

The animal was spotted but ran away and was last seen running south toward Exeter Road.

It's unclear where the coyote is at this time.

Residents are being told not to approach the coyote, but rather contact London Police if it is located.