Police investigating vandalism of gay pride flag in Somerville – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

SOMERVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) – Police have launched an investigation after a gay pride flag on the lawn of a Somerville home was targeted by vandals on Tuesday morning, officials said.

Somerville police responding to a report of vandalism at a home on Puritan Road were shown a video from a witness in which a juvenile boy took the flag from the homeowner’s lawn.

The boy proceeded to vandalize the flag before returning it, according to Somerville police.

Police have identified the boy involved in the incident.

No further information was immediately available.

6/1/21 at appx 9:30 AM, SPD responded to residence on Puritan Rd for reported vandalism. A Witness showed Ofcs. video from a day prior depicted juvenile male taking a Gay Pride flag from Vic’s lawn. The JUV proceeded to vandalize the flag then return it. Ofcs identified JUV male pic.twitter.com/QaWlcy6lRl

— SomervillePolice (@SomervillePD) June 3, 2021

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