Townsville police investigate stolen horse from Hudson’s Circus on the weekend

Police are investigating reports of a stolen horse from a visiting circus in Townsville over the weekend. Full details.

Hudson's Circus.Photo: Fergus Gregg

Police have confirmed they are investigating an incident where it’s believed a horse was stolen from a visiting circus on the weekend.

A Queensland Police spokeswoman said at 2:07am Sunday, the offender entered the gates in Garbutt and took the horse, which was found later in the day on Whitehouse Street.

A spokesman from Hudson’s Circus took to Facebook to share the CCTV images of the suspected thief and asked for anyone who may have information to contact police as investigations continue.

Townsville police investigate stolen horse from Hudson’s Circus in Garbutt on the weekend

Hudson’s Circus kicked off it’s Townsville leg on May 9 and will continue until June 2.

Residents with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Townsville police investigate stolen horse from Hudson’s Circus on the weekend