PALMER TOWNSHIP, PA — Police are investigating the theft of two flags from a municipal flagpole outside the Palmer Library.
The incident occurred just before midnight on June 24, when an unknown individual lowered and stole a Pride Flag and Juneteenth Flag from the township’s flagpole at 1 Weller Place.
Palmer Township officials condemned the theft in a statement, calling it “an attack on our shared civic space.”
The township said the person responsible appeared to be dressed in a manner suggesting they were attempting to conceal their identity.
Police have released a photograph of the suspect and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Chris Watt at [email protected] or by calling (610) 253-5844 extension 1205.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to the Palmer Township Police Department.
