CARBONDALE - The concrete elephant that was reported missing in Murphysboro on Monday was recovered in a Carbondale apartment complex.

Carbondale Police contacted Murphysboro Police at 9:30 p.m. Monday to report the finding.

The elephant was found in Georgetown Apartments, located at 1000 E. Grand St. in Carbondale. Due to the size, the elephant was transported back to the Murphysboro Police Department by Express Towing.

The elephant will be returned to its owner. Charges may be filed at a later date.