A rare horse with special dietary needs was stolen from a quiet Upstate New York property overnight. Police are now sharing photos, pleading for tips, and warning that the thief may not realize how fragile this animal is.

New York State Police are pleading for help as they search for a rare horse that was stolen.

Horse Stolen From Broome County, New York

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New York State Police at Endwell issued a press release and shared many photos in hopes that the public could help troopers from Troop C find the horse. Photos of the missing horse are featured throughout this article.

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The horse was stolen from a property in the Endicott/Union area, police say.

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Police believe the horse, named Koda, was taken from a fenced-in property on Struble Road in the town of Union late July 23 or early July 24.

Flea-Bitten Horse Stolen

Koda is a gelding, a neutered male horse, with special dietary restrictions.

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He has a flea-bitten grey color. According to police, this means he is grey with flecks of red and has a darker muzzle.

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Two Brands On Body

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He does have two brands. One on his front left shoulder, a Roman letter “L” that looks like an upside-down “Y.”

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The other is on the rear left flank. It looks like an arrow pointing up with a line underneath it.

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Family Very Worried

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"Koda's owners are also concerned about him because he has special dietary restrictions," New York State Police stated in a press release. "Anyone with information is urged to call the New York State Police at (607)561-7400, case NY2500671337."

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