Pride Flags Vandalized At Alexandria's Market Square

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria Police are seeking information on vandalized Pride flags at Market Square.

The city is displaying the Pride Progress flags outside City Hall as part of Pride Month in June. The Pride Progress Flag replaces the previously-displayed Rainbow Pride Flag to include black, indigenous, and people of color transgender and nonbinary communities.

Police say several flags were taken down and thrown in the fountain at Market Square. The flags were believed to be taken down between 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 5 and 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 6. The flags have since been replaced.

Anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident or has information can contact Detective Darryl Ferrer at 703-746-6723 or call the Alexandria Police Department at 703-746-4444. Tips may be anonymous.