WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Williston police say they have located a mattress they call a "vital piece of evidence" in a homicide investigation.

Authorities on Monday asked for the public's help in finding the mattress, which they believed had been discarded in a ditch between Williston and Minot. The Williston Herald reports the mattress was found a day later.

Police have released few details about the investigation, including whether a body has been found or if they have a suspect.

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