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Pennsylvania Police Searching For American Flag Thieves In Suburb

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Pennsylvania police are currently on the lookout for three suspects who were caught stealing American flags from a suburban neighborhood. The Macungie Police Department took to Facebook to share details of the incident, posting surveillance footage of the suspects in question.

The department's Facebook post, made on a Saturday, included the video showing the three individuals holding stolen flags as they walked down a road. The post appealed to the public for any information that could help identify the two males and one female seen in the video. The suspects were last spotted in the Lea St area, where they were observed taking American flags from several residential homes.

The surveillance video captured the suspects walking in the street during the early hours of Saturday morning. The post generated strong reactions from social media users, with many expressing anger and disbelief at the actions of the suspects.

One commenter suggested that if the suspects were apprehended, they should be made to visit each home they targeted to replace the stolen flags and offer apologies to the homeowners. Another individual speculated that the theft may have been motivated by a disdain for America, while a third commentator questioned the motives behind the theft, expressing shock at the behavior of the individuals involved.

Authorities are actively investigating the incident, working to gather more information and identify the suspects responsible for the flag thefts. The community is urged to come forward with any relevant details that could assist in resolving the case and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

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