EDMONTON

RCMP investigating flag-burning incident in Ft. McMurray

Julia Parrish CTV Edmonton
Published Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:06PM MDT

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Police in northern Alberta are investigating after flags were stolen from a pride event in downtown Fort McMurray, and then burned nearby.

RCMP said they received a complaint Monday, surrounding an incident that reportedly took place Saturday.

According to reports, two gay pride flags were stolen from a gay pride event being held at a pub on Hardin Street just after 11 p.m. by a group of people.

Police said the group then lit the flags on fire nearby.

Few details are available, and Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating – and asking anyone with information that could help in the investigation to call police at 780-788-4000.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).