Stolen trailer with recreation equipment recovered

PHOENIX (AP) - A stolen trailer containing thousands of dollars of sporting and camping equipment for a youth program has been recovered.

The theft from the Refuge Youth Center on Deer Valley Road occurred late last week. Surfboards, tools and camping equipment were among the items taken.

The thief or thieves cut a chain link fence and a lock.

The center relies on donations to provide recreational events and trips for children from throughout the Phoenix area in exchange for good grades at school and good behavior at home.

The trailer was found late Monday when it was spotted in a nearby neighborhood, Most of the items were still inside.

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Information from: KPHO-TV, https://www.kpho.com/