Crime & Safety

Who Burned This Flag? Ridgefield PD Asks Public For Help

According to police in Ridgefield, car windows were smashed, mailboxes damaged and American flags burned on the night of July 8.

Car windows were smashed, mailboxes damaged and American flags burned on the night of July 8, according to police.
Car windows were smashed, mailboxes damaged and American flags burned on the night of July 8, according to police. (Ridgefield Police Department)

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Police are continuing to investigate a string of criminal mischief incidents from last month, and have asked the public for assistance.

According to police, car windows were smashed, mailboxes damaged and American flags burned on the night of July 8, on Barrack Hill Road, Golf Lane, Armand Place, Walnut Hill Road, and Pin Pack Road.

Witnesses described a suspect vehicle as being a gray Jeep Wrangler. One suspect may have had dark hair and the other blond, curly hair, according to police.

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"Thus far, our officers have interviewed victims and witnesses, canvassed the area, researched similar vehicles to those observed by witnesses, and examined photos and surveillance video. At this time no probable cause has been developed, but we are not giving up," the Ridgefield police posted to their Facebook page.

Police are asking anyone who has more information to contact Capt. Terzian at 203-438-6531.

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