Mini-horse stolen from home in Riverside County returned

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- A miniature horse that was stolen from a Riverside home was retrieved and returned to its owner, Riverside police said Sunday.

Tracy Bowen said her miniature horse named "Treasure" was stolen from its locked stall on Sandy Lane between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Bowen said four people in Norco reported seeing two men driving around with a miniature horse in the back of their car.

Although no arrests were immediately made, police identified a possible suspect and said they will attempt to make contact with that individual.

Bowden said the horse a 16-year-old gelding and has been with the family for 14 years.