FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2015, file photo, provided by the Arvada Police Department, a female black bear sits on a porch in a residential area of Arvada, Colo. The bear was later tranquilized and removed by wildlife officials. Officials say bear sightings are on the rise in the Denver area as the animals struggle to find food in preparation for their winter hibernation. A combination of wet weather and sudden freezes in northeastern Colorado has stunted the growth of the berries the bears rely in the mountains. As a result, the animals have been making their way to town for other nourishment as they try to bulk up for their winter hibernation.(Chris Daisog/Arvada Police Department via AP, File)

CONIFER |  Travelers in Colorado are being urged to lock their cars when they’re in bear country.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado posted a video on Facebook that shows what can happen when a car is left unlocked and a bruin smells treats inside.

An officer used a rope to open the door and awaken the bear, which seemed to enjoy the food contents of a small station wagon before taking a nap. A half-eaten banana was left behind as the bear ran off into the woods.

The sheriff’s office wrote it’s “pawsitively sure” locking the door reduces the chances of losing important items and having a vehicle trashed.

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