The video shows the toddler headed for the car when he stops in his tracks and races back inside. The coyote can be seen following right behind him.
Tamaira Tokley captured the coyote staring back at her before scurrying away.
Officials say if you spot a coyote, call 911 so animal control can close in on its location.
As of Saturday morning, officials were still searching for the coyote.
"Our cat, Lily, started meowing and screaming; she was terrified and calling for us to help."
Attacks on humans are rare, but officials say they have happened.