Oak Harbor Police Investigate Cutting of U.S. Flags at Four City Properties
Someone cut the flagpole ropes and stole U.S. flags from City Hall, Windjammer Park, Beeksma Park, and Flintstone Park overnight Thursday.
Flagpole ropes were cut and U.S. flags stolen from four Oak Harbor city properties overnight Thursday, the Oak Harbor Police Department confirmed in a press release issued March 20.
During the late evening hours, an unknown individual or individuals cut the halyard lines, the ropes or strings that run through a flagpole, on several poles at City Hall, Windjammer Park, Beeksma Park, and Flintstone Park, then took the flags. No suspects have been identified.
Police released photos of the affected poles and said the department is reviewing available security camera footage and pursuing leads. The number of flags taken was not specified in the department's statement.
City staff and Oak Harbor Police began assessing the damage and working to restore the flagpoles as quickly as possible. Replacement flags are on hand, but the cut lines mean repairs to the poles themselves may take additional time.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the vicinity of those four locations Thursday night, or who has information about those responsible, is asked to call 911.
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