Someone stole this giant American flag from a business in Maine
"It's pretty low for someone to steal an American Flag just before Memorial Day."
The view outside Linnehan Homes in Maine has dramatically changed now that its signature flag is gone.
Someone stole the business’s giant American flag over the weekend, according to Maine State Police.
“It was devastating,” said Jennifer Abbott, who noticed the 3-year-old flag was missing when she arrived for work at the real estate company on Monday morning. “It’s offensive. You just don’t do that to the flag.”
Police say the flag, which is 20-by-38 feet long, was taken between 7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Monday.
The Linnehan family has been flying American flags at its businesses since 1975, said Abbott, who has worked as owner John Linnehan’s personal assistant for the past 10 years. The family has been in the auto business for decades and the real estate business for the past 10 years.
“He’s very patriotic,” said Abbott about her boss. “His father and grandfather both served in the military.”
The large flag stands between two smaller flags on the Trenton property. The person who stole the 40-pound flag left cement blocks at the base of its 80-foot flag pole, said Abbott.
The company is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of anyone responsible. Abbott said no tips have been called in yet.
Abbott has ordered a replacement flag. She estimated the cost to replace the flag at around $2,000.
Anyone with information about the stolen flag can call Maine State Police at 207-973-3700 and ask for Trooper Caleb McGary.
Linnehan posted photos of the empty flag pole along with information about the reward online, writing, “It’s pretty low for someone to steal an American Flag just before Memorial Day.”
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