Surveillance video released as flag poles flying Pride flags cut down in Norfolk County

Norfolk County OPP have released surveillance footage of man cutting down a flag pole that was flying a Pride flag.

Police say it happened Sunday around 2:30 a.m. at an address in Norfolk County. The act was caught on video.

The man was wearing a camouflage-type shirt with an off-colour pocket with light coloured shorts and a neck gator that covered the bottom part of his face.

#OPP investigating 2 incidents of mischief @NorfolkCountyCA addresses after flagpoles flying the #pride flag were intentionally cut down by the same person. Do YOU recognize this individual or clothing worn? If so, please call 1-888-310-1122 or @hncrimestoppers. #NorfolkOPP ^es pic.twitter.com/JLKkCgE7WL

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) June 28, 2021

About 30 minutes later, police say two men cut down a flag pole at Delhi Secondary High School on James St. It was also flying a Pride flag.

Police say the men ran down the south side of the high school on Connaught Ave. and got into a vehicle that was parked by the football field. The vehicle was last seen heading north bound on Churchill Ave.

Investigators say they believe the men are responsible for both incidents.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.