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American flag stolen from Sons of American Legion in Oriskany, suspect at large


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TOWN OF ANNSVILLE, N.Y. -- The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a suspect that stole an American Flag from the Sons of American Legion.

Deputies say that an unknown person or persons vandalized and stole a 15 x 25 foot American Flag along with six smaller flags Thursday night. The smaller flags were located on the flag pole at the base and are said to represent the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Volunteer firemen.

The Sons of American Legion are offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s), according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at at 765-2717. All calls will be kept confidential.

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