Owner of wayward lizard could face fine

The Lincoln County Humane Society is in touch with the owner of a runaway lizard that stopped traffic in the Garden City.

The dangerous water monitor lizard was spotted crossing Westchester Crescent a week ago Friday.

It made its way to a backyard on Clayburn Avenue where the homeowner put a blue bin over it  - trapping the creature until animal rescue arrived

LCHS executive director Kevin Strooband says there may be an option for a charge, but the main thing is that it's not in the city anymore.

The lizard, which is prohibited under St. Catharines' bylaws, will be moved to Reptilia Reptile Kingdom in Vaughan.