The trailer was found shortly before dark last night in McCurtain County, just across the Arkansas border, thanks to a phoned in tip, according to the McCurtain County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
It was located in the driveway of a home in the town of Tom (south of Idabel). Deputies say the person who lives there is being questioned as a witness in the case and has not been charged with any crime.
The trailer and horses were reported stolen Thursday in a theft SAU police said happened between 10:30 the night before and 6:30 yesterday morning.
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The dark colored 4-door Ford truck that was pulling the trailer has Georgia license plates (TL7W102), police say.
The horses are described as follows (see photos in the slideshow on this page):
- Black American Quarter Horse gelding, 16 years old, with a rocking M brand on left hip.
- Sorrel blaze face Quarter Horse gelding, 15 years old, with a rocking V on left shoulder. Right hip has backward L with a K
- Grey American Quarter Horse mare, 7 years old, with no markings
- Buckskin Quarter Horse mare, 14 years old, with a star on her head
- Black Quarter Horse mare, 12 years old, with star and circle M brand on left hind quarter
If anyone has any information about the theft, they are urged to call the Southern Arkansas University Police Department at (870) 235-4100.
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