Horse found wandering near suburban bike trail; Bartlett police locate owner

BARTLETT, Ill. (WLS) -- West suburban police were asking for the public's help after a horse was found wandering in Bartlett early Friday morning.

Bartlett police said the animal was near a bike trail at Route 59 and Smith Road about 3 a.m. when it was found.

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A ranch nearby told police it's not one of its animals, but the horse's owner was later found.

The horse was temporarily being held at a shelter.

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Bartlett police tweeted the good news just after 9 a.m.