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The Yogi Bear statue stolen from Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Pelahatchie has been recovered.
Pelahatchie Police Chief Robert MaHaffey said the statue was found at 3 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 43 near Goodman Road outside of Pelahatchie.
MaHaffey said Yogi was missing some parts. No arrests have been made.
The statue was stolen late Friday night from the entrance of the Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, according to Pelahatchie police.
Police said surveillance video shows a pickup truck entering the park, making a U-turn at the entrance and stopping near the statue. The suspect, or suspects, then detached the statue from its base and stole it within about three minutes, according to police.
Anyone with information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for a reward. Any information regarding this case can be reported to the Pelahatchie Police Department at 601-854-5223 or call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS.
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