[Archived] Alexandria Police Department Investigates Incident Involving Pride Flags In Market Square; Seeks Help From the Public

Alexandria Police Department Investigates Incident Involving Pride Flags In Market Square; Seeks Help From the Public

For Immediate Release: June 10, 2021
 
The Alexandria Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with our investigation into an incident involving some of the Pride flags in Market Square.

Investigators are looking for the individual(s) who removed several Pride flags and threw them into the fountain at Market Square, outside of City Hall, at 301 King Street.  The flags were believed to be taken down between 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021, and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, 2021.  The flags have since been replaced.

The Alexandria Police Department is urging anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident or has information regarding the individual(s) involved to contact Detective Darryl Ferrer at 703.746.6723 or call the Alexandria Police Department at 703.746.4444.  You may remain anonymous.

For media inquiries only, contact Amanda Paga, Senior Public Information Officer, at amanda.paga@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.6600.