Police are warning Toronto residents to be on the lookout for an injured coyote believed to be in the Cabbagetown area.

Officers said the coyote was struck by a vehicle in the area of Carlton and Parliament Streets at approximately 12 p.m. on Friday.

It is believed that the coyote may be seriously injured.

Anyone with more information is asked to call police at 416-808-5100 or Animal Services at 416-338-7297 (PAWS).