Crime & Safety
Hate Crime Detectives Seeking Man Who Stole Rainbow Pride Flag
See video of the theft, which occurred on July 4th, inside the story. A reward is being offered for info leading to an arrest.
OAKDALE, NY – Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Hate Crimes Unit detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who stole a pride flag from a residence in Oakdale earlier this month.
According to police, the man stole a USA rainbow pride flag that was hanging on a pole outside 251 Vanderbilt Boulevard on July 4 at about 4 a.m. The man was described as white and between 6-foot-1 and 6-foot-3.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com.
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