Pride damage Milverton(Photo courtesy of Perth County OPP)
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Perth OPP investigating Pride flag vandalism

The Perth County OPP is investigating after two people removed a Pride flag from a Milverton property and set it on fire.

Police responded to a report of mischief at a Line 61, Perth East address on Friday.

An investigation determined that on June 15 around 9:50 p.m., two unknown individuals attended the address, removed the pride flag from the pole and damaged it.

OPP are continuing to investigate and are asking for the public's assistance. If anyone has any information, they are asked to contact police at at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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