Residents urged to use caution as Wake Forest police search for runaway horse

Wake Forest police are urging residents to use caution after a runaway horse was spotted in the town.

Authorities said someone reported seeing a dark-colored horse along the Smith Creek Greenway, near Heritage High School at 1150 Forestville Road, at about 5:30 p.m.

Police said officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the animal.

Authorities did not release a photo of the horse.

As authorities continue to search for the horse, police are urging residents to use caution around the area until the animal is found.

Anybody who comes into contact with the horse is asked to call the Wake Forest Police Department at 919-554-6150.