Police investigating after pride flag stolen, thrown in trash in Rehoboth

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Rehoboth Beach Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole a flag and threw it in the trash.

During the afternoon hours of September 3rd, police say the suspect reportedly stole a pride flag affixed to a storefront display at a business on the boardwalk between Rehoboth Avenue and Delaware Avenue. The flag was damaged during the removal and was thrown in the trash, later recovered by the owner.

Anyone with information on the incident or identity of the suspect is asked to contact Ptlm. Marie Fuller at 302-227-2577 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.