CENTERVILLE, Del. (AP) – New Castle County police say two horses and two ponies were returned to their owners after wandering throughout the community of Centerville Reserve.

Officers were called to Centrenest Lane early Sunday morning for a report of four loose horses.

Area residents corralled the horses and they were cared for by a resident of the development who has a small horse farm.

Robin Rieger reports…

Police say it appeared that the horses were well cared for.

Police checked several different locations to find the owner. After several hours of searching, authorities were able to find their home.

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