Chelsea police ask for help identifying suspect in string of pride flag thefts – MLive.com

CHELSEA, MI -- Chelsea police are asking for help identifying a man they believe is stealing pride flags from the area.

Two flags symbolizing LGBTQ pride were stolen from front porches in the 400 block of Chandler Street in Chelsea between 11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, according to Chelsea police.

A witness reported seeing a smaller black sedan, possibly a Ford Fusion, stop in front of the two residences, police said. A man, one of five individuals in the car, got out of the vehicle and walked up to the porch of the first home. After stealing the flag from its pole, he then walked over to the neighboring residence and stole a second pride flag and pole from the porch.

The suspect then ran back to the vehicle, which fled east on Summit Street toward Main Street.

The incident is believed to be connected with several other pride flag thefts from the past several months.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Tom Gilbreath at 734-475-9122 ext. 107 or leave an anonymous tip at 734-475-9122 ext. 7.

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