OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspected hate crime in which a pride flag was stolen and another LGBTQ+ progress flag was set on fire.
First incident
On April 15 at approximately 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a rainbow pride flag from the front porch of a home near 148th Street and Laurel Ave. The suspect is seen on a Ring Doorbell Camera approaching on foot, pulling the flag from the flagpole and fleeing the area on foot.
The suspect is believed to be a male wearing a dark plaid jacket and jeans. Their face was also covered.
Second incident
On June 2 at approximately 2:00 a.m., an unknown suspect set fire to an LGBTQ+ progress flag at the same victim’s home. The suspect is seen on Ring video approaching on foot and appears to apply an accelerant before lighting a fire. The suspect fled the area on foot.
The suspect is believed to be a male wearing a light-colored jacket and light-colored pants. Their face was also covered and may have suffered burns from the fire.
Authorities are asking that anyone with information to call the DCSO tip line at 402-444-6000.
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