Kelowna RCMP seeking identity of man who ripped down trans flag
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“We take these incidents seriously and are looking to hold those involved responsible,” said Cpl. Michael Gauthier.
A man was caught on video ripping down a trans flag during Pride Month, and now Kelowna RCMP are hoping the public can help identify him.
Police say the incident happened on Wednesday, May 31, around 8:45 p.m., in front of the Kelowna Art Gallery.
According to police, the man, who was accompanied by a female carrying a white pizza box, walked directly to the gallery, jumped up and ripped down the flag.
A rainbow flag was also on display, but police say the man wasn’t able to leap high enough to grab and tear it down.
The male is described as being Caucasian and is 45 to 50 years old with a medium build. He is balding with some black and grey hair and was last seen wearing a pink pattered t-shirt, light-coloured shorts and brown slip-on shoes.
On Thursday, police released images of the suspect, adding attempts to identify him so far have been unsuccessful.
RCMP are also looking to speak to the female who was walking him. She is described as being of Asian descent, 40 to 45 years old with a slender build and black hair. She was last seen wearing a yellow summer dress and light-coloured sandals while also carrying a brown purse.
“We take these incidents seriously and are looking to hold those involved responsible,” said Cpl. Michael Gauthier.
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