San Jose police led on a pony pursuit…
Police in San Jose spent one of their nights this week chasing not homicide suspects or grab-and-run thieves — but a lacking Shetland pony.
The police division shared images and video of the incident that occurred Thursday evening, when patrol officers acquired a call of the tiny horse working on the unfastened.
Police officers pose with the pony. X/@SanJosePD
Officers noticed the animal trotting around the neighborhood, and dashcam video confirmed the pony, no taller than a human, working a small gait in the center of a residential road.
Meanwhile, the police car slowly trailed behind it.
Pictures of the aftermath of the “chase” show three officers posing behind the darkish brown pony with its blonde mane. Another photograph exhibits an officer reaching out to pet the horse in the center of what seems like a park.
Police officer petting a Shetland pony. X/@SanJosePD
Hold your horses! Last evening, SJPD Patrol Officers acquired in a pony pursuit after receiving a call relating to a Shetland pony on the unfastened. Thanks to the horsepower of our patrol vehicles, responding officers had been ready to find the little pony trotting around in a neighborhood. Through… pic.twitter.com/clZ9vVFJ4i— San Jose Police Dept (@SanJosePD) July 24, 2026
“Through some investigative work, Officers eventually found the owner, who was quite relieved to have the pony returned after it had escaped the night before,” the division said.
“We are glad this little adventure seeker is back home safe and done hoofin’ around.”
Shetland ponies are a small, muscular breed that originated in Scotland and could make good outside pets.
They make glorious, hardy, and extremely smart pets, but they require the same stage of dedication, space, and veterinary care as a full-sized horse, according to veterinary consultants.
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