Bears at large

I was out and about today and noticed that the police seemed to be out in great numbers. Basically I saw more driving around than I usually do but since I work days it might not be so abnormal.  Anyway, heading home I noticed a cop on the side of the road putting up yellow tape. I pulled into my parking spot and before I was out of my car a cop pulled into the complex. I asked what was up with the yellow tape. Apparently they are trying to capture a bear. Crazy for this time a year, shouldn't bears be sleeping at this time of year.