Suspect rips down Pride flag from Upper Moreland home: police
The Brief
Upper Moreland Township police are looking to identify a person they say ripped down a Pride flag from someone's home.
Police provided images of the incident and suspect.
UPPER MORELAND TWP., Pa. - A person is being sought by police for ripping down a Pride flag that was displayed on a person's property.
What we know
Upper Moreland Township Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect in the pictures below.
They say the offender is a white male in all black clothing and driving a black Toyota Prius.
The incident occurred on the Upper Moreland section of Horsham Road on Monday, June 9 at 11:26 a.m.
Police say the suspect walked onto the victim's property and ripped down a Pride flag before leaving in a Prius.
What you can do
If you recognize him, please email tsmith@uppermoreland.org. Anonymous tips can be submitted on our Crimewatch page at uppermorelandpd.org.
The Source
The information in this story is from Upper Moreland Township police.
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