Officials are looking for tips as they investigate multiple Pride flags being cut down and burned throughout Salt Lake City.
Just after 8 a.m. on Monday, a homeowner in the area of 850 South Washington Street reported their pride flag had been cut down and burned, Salt Lake Police reported.
While responding, officers learned that at least four other Pride flags in the area had been vandalized.As the investigation ensued, officers determined the vandalism likely happened between 1 and 1:30 a.m. Officials are asking those in the area to check their home surveillance footage and doorbell cameras to see if there are any clues that could help as the search for a suspect is underway.
"The Salt Lake City Police Department recognizes our responsibility to investigate hate crimes thoroughly and impartially to hold offenders accountable and ensure justice for survivors," police wrote in a statement."The Salt Lake City Police Department educates its officers and works with our community to recognize, and condemn, hate crimes and works to prevent them from occurring in the future.
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