CK police investigate theft of Black Lives Matter flag – BlackburnNews.com

Posted: June 24, 2021 at 11:25 pm

By Allanah Wills June 24, 2021 10:26am

Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for tips after a Black Lives Matter flag was reported stolen in Dresden.

Officers responded to a theft complaint in the community on Sunday afternoon. Through the investigation, police learned that an unknown man stole a Black Lives Matter flag from the corner ofMain Street and North Street and then fled on a motorcycle.

According to police, the same flag had been removed from the area the night before and found in a nearby garbage can.

We would like to remind everyone that hate or bias has no place in our society, Chatham-Kent police said in a media release. This behaviour will not be tolerated here in Chatham-Kent as this form of discrimination undermines everyones safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contactConstable Shawn Hoskins atshawn.hoskins@chatham-kent.caor 519-436-6638. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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