The Saint Paul Police Department is calling for assistance in a recent string of flag vandalism, prompting local residents of Highland Park/Macalester-Groveland to take action. According to an alert issued through the department's social media, they are seeking to identify an individual linked to multiple incidents involving both Pride and State of Minnesota flags. With 30 reports since Monday, the majority of the damaged flags were symbols of Pride.
Residents in the affected neighborhoods are being urged to comb through their home surveillance footage for any potential leads. "We need your help to identify this person, who we believe is responsible for a number of flag vandalism incidents in the Highland Park/Macalester-Groveland neighborhood over the past week," communicated the Saint Paul Police Department. The specific nature of the vandalism was not detailed; however, the police highlighted the recurrent targeting of Pride flags as particularly distressful during a month meant to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities.
Community members who believe they have relevant footage or information have been provided with several points of contact, an earnest endeavor by Sergeant Chuck Graupman to expedite the surveillance review process. People are encouraged to reach out to the Western District office directly at 651-266-5512 or through email at [email protected]. This community-driven inquiry underscores the urgency and the cooperative spirit that the police are hoping to foster amid these unsettling occurrences.
The Saint Paul Police has not released any descriptions or specifics regarding the suspect in question.
