Authorities search for suspect accused of stealing American flags in Lexington neighborhood
Lexington police want you to help them locate a man they say has stole various flags from neighborhood homes
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Image: Lexington Sheriff's Department
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Authorities in the Town of Lexington are hoping you can help them track down a person they say has stolen upwards of eight American flags, as well as decorative yard flag from several homes located in the Wellesly neighborhood along Ginny Lane.
Police say they received the first report from a resident June 25, and say they have since taken seven additional reports of American flags being snatched from the yards of homes most recently during the mornings of Sunday July 11, and again Monday July 12.
Authorities say the suspect is believed to be a man with short dark hair and a full beard as pictured above. Officials say his race is unknown, but say he has a last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt, shorts, slide sandals and according to deputies, may be driving a dark colored Honda CRV.
The Lexington Police Department says four flags were found in the woods near Ashford Way, but the other three have not been found. Police say someone that found some of the flags hung them up on trees to prevent them from touching the ground.
Flags found by a resident.
Courtesy: Lexington Police Department
If you have any information that can help police find this individuals, contact Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
