Crime & Safety
Suspect Sought In San Leandro Hate Crime Investigation: Police
The suspect is accused of setting a pride flag on fire outside a gay couple's home, according to authorities and a report by KRON4.
SAN LEANDRO, CA — Police say they're seeking the public's help identifying a suspect in connection with a hate crime in San Leandro on Wednesday morning.
The suspect was caught on camera setting fire to a pride flag outside a gay couple's home in San Leandro, according to authorities and a report by KRON4.
“We were very lucky that we’d had some recent rain and that the fire did not spread to the house,” the couple told KRON4 last week. “I’m saddened that this is an issue even here in the bubble of Bay Area.”
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On Friday, police released an image taken from surveillance footage of the suspect setting the fire. Police, which said they're investigating the incident, asked that anyone who recognizes the person of interest contact the department at 510-577-2740.
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