A bike rider who decapitated a sea lion over Christmas and rode off with the animal's head in a clear plastic bag was being hunted on Thursday.

NOAA officials are looking for a suspect seen using a black 8-inch knife to remove the deceased sea lion's head.

A bike rider who decapitated a dead sea lion over Christmas and rode off with the animal's head in a clear plastic bag was being hunted in the US on Thursday.

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the suspect who decapitated a sea lion on a California beach.

NOAA offers $20,000 for tips leading to the arrest of a suspect who decapitated a sea lion in Bodega Bay on Christmas Day. Call (800) 853-1964 with info.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Law Enforcement said a witness reported seeing a person decapitate the dead animal before leaving the area.