Police in Kansas City say they have recovered a giant, inflatable colon used to teach about the dangers of colon cancer. 

Police said in a tweet Monday afternoon that a tip led to the colon being found in a vacant home in the 7100 block of Virginia Avenue. No arrests have been made.

 The University of Kansas Cancer Center said Friday in a news release that it was stolen from a pickup bed in Brookside.

Previous story by the Associated Press:

Someone has snatched a giant, inflatable colon used to teach about the dangers of colon cancer.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center said Friday in a news release that it was stolen from a pickup bed in Brookside.

Surgical oncologist John Ashcraft says colon cancer is a tough subject for many to talk about and the giant inflatable colon is a great conversation starter.

It is 10 feet-long, weighs 150 pound and is valued at $4,000.

It is owned by the Cancer Coalition, which hosts walking and running events under a campaign called "Get Your Rear In Gear."

The Cancer Coalition ships the inflatable colon across the country to help see in a unique way the progression of colon cancer.

One in 20 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.