A sharp pole splattered aggressively, and the camera captured the destroyer in an attempt to destroy the flag of thepridehanging in front of the United Church of Radnor.
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"(The suspect appears) A man between the ages of 50 and 60. He was all dressed in black and covered his blue face to hide his identity," said Staff. James Sandberg, Delta Police Officer.
The suspect first tried to disable the security camera, but ended up just covering his face with a blue bandana.
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According to Delta police, other pride symbols in the city are also being targeted.
"Last month, there was a flagpole with a pride flag in the city hall. It was reduced," Sandberg said.
"We need to stop mischief and vandalism."
Ladner United Church is not a stranger who hates vandalism. In 2019, a similar incident was reported to police.
The church on Wednesday issued a statement that it was not surprising that the flag was targeted again.
"You shouldn't live in a community where it's standard for the pride flag to be destroyed," said a staff member at Radnor United Church.
"We flag our pride without considering who we are or whether we are sent an attack or message that it is unsafe to love someone we like. Should be able to support the LGTBQ2S community. "
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Local Pride Associations say it's another sign of discrimination against the community Said.
"This is another example of the amount of work that needs to be done," said Jeremy Colwell, spokesman for the Delta Pride Society.
"All we can do is continue the same message of inclusion, openness, and support. All we can do as a community is to stand up and say," This is not right. "
Anyone with suspect or criminal information is required to contact the Delta Police Department.
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