Hoffman Estates police seek public help to locate a rare, endangered African/Asian wild cat near Della Drive and Hilldale Golf Course.

Hoffman Estates police are seeking public help to locate a caracal, a wild cat native to Africa and Asia, spotted near Della Drive and Hilldale Golf Course. The origins of the animal are unknown, and it is rare in the U.S. Residents are warned not to approach it and should call 911 with any information. Local and federal agencies are involved in efforts to safely remove the cat, which is considered an endangered species.