New Leads; Reward Offered In Theft Of Famed Chincoteague Pony

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CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (WJZ) —Police say they have a possible lead in the theft of a famed Chincoteague pony.

WJZ's Mike Schuh has more.

For 90 years, crowds from around the world have flocked to Chincoteague to see the swimming of the ponies.

Now, for the first time, investigators say one of them has been stolen right out of its pen at the carnival grounds last week.

Dreamer's Faith is what's called a "buyback pony" and is supposed to spend the rest of her life on Assateague Island.

"To think that someone would come in and do this to us and to this community is devastating," said Denise Bowden, Cincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.

Volunteer fire company members who care for the horses vow to find the foal.

Police say they are looking for a white Chevy full size dual axle truck with a white, bumper pulled horse trailer.

They say at least two men were seen in the corral trying to catch the foal.

There is currently a $1,500 reward for information in the case.

Anyone with information is asked to call (757) 336-3155.