Campbell Flag Thieves: Getaway Is A Struggle

CAMPBELL - Maybe it was karma.

An alleged Campbell thief steals an American flag from a home, trips jumping a yard fence during his escape, and falls to the ground, moaning of the injury to his alleged accomplice. 

In time, he limps off.

Campbell police say early in the morning on May 31, two American flags were stolen on Harrison Avenue.

In one of the cases, surveillance video clearly shows one of two suspects walking up to a home and entering the fenced-in front yard.

The suspect, after a struggle, steals an American flag and flag pole from the porch.

While making his getaway, the suspect unsuccessfully attempts to jump over the 3-foot fence, and tumbles to the ground on the concrete sidewalk.

Police say the suspect can be seen and heard on the video laying on the ground moaning in pain. Eventually, you'll see that the suspected thief limps away with the flag.

Campbell police go on to say the second suspect stole a different American flag from another home, also on Harrison Avenue. 

Police describe the two suspects as white males in their 20’s. 

Suspect one, the man unable to jump the fence, was described as wearing a dark colored t-shirt, light brown pants and a baseball hat. 

Police say the second suspect was wearing what appears to be a blue Golden State Warriors t-shirt with dark pants.

Police believe the suspects were coming from one of the downtown Campbell establishments and were most likely walking to a nearby home. 

Anyone who recognizes either suspect or has any information about the thefts is asked to call the Campbell 24-hour dispatch center at (408) 866-2101 or the Investigations Unit at (408) 871-5190. 

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the free mobile application (Campbell Police Department), downloadable from the App Store or Google Play.

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