Rainbow flag stolen from school during Pride month sparks police probe

Moray Council confirmed that the flag had been stolen from Elgin Academy last week.

Rainbow flag stolen from Elgin Academy during Pride month sparks police probe iStock

A rainbow flag and flag pole have been stolen from a school in Moray during Pride month.

The incident happened between 12am and 4.30am on Thursday, June 22, in the Morriston Road area of Elgin.

Moray Council confirmed that the flag had been stolen from Elgin Academy.

Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Constable Ross Love said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have been in the area at this time.

“If you saw anyone acting suspiciously around the area, please contact police.

“In addition, anyone with CCTV or dash-cams around this time is encouraged to review their footage as it may assist in our enquiries.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 0647 of Thursday, June 22, 2023. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 11.

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