ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Four people have been caught while some got away after vandalizing pride flags near the Rainbow Crosswalk in northeast Atlanta overnight, according to police.
The incident started around 1:45 a.m., as police told Atlanta News First that a passerby called about vandals taking the flags from Blake’s on the Park bar located at 227 10th St. NE.
According to police, the vandals videotaped themselves while they cut the flags. When officers arrived, the vandals tried to get away on scooters but were caught. One or two others are believed to have gotten away.
Out of the four caught, three of them are adults while one is a juvenile. According to police, the vandals came from the Cartersville and Dallas areas.
APD has called the parents of the vandals and they are expected to meet with officers at police headquarters.
Atlanta News First has asked police about possibly charges, but that information hasn’t been specified at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
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