Stolen fishing bench found

Idaho Falls police recovered the stolen fishing lure park bench Monday morning, but are seeking those responsible for its theft.

The bench, which was taken from the Greenbelt last Tuesday , was found in the 500 block of Old Butte Road around 9:30 a.m. Monday . Officers found it after a tip from a citizen.

The bench was believed to have been dumped at the location earlier Monday morning after 5:30 a.m.

The bench did not appear to be damaged.

Anyone with information about the bench theft is asked to call the IFPD at (208) 529-1200 or Crimestoppers at 522-1983.

We’ll have more on this story at 5 and 6 on Local News 8 and at 5:30 on KIDK Eyewitness News.