ARLINGTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Police in Arlington are investigating after officials say an American flag was set ablaze outside a repair shop on Massachusetts Ave.
A patrol officer found the flag burning around 6:15 a.m. outside Minuteman Repair, Chief Frederick Ryan said.
The fire department was called for assistance, but the blaze burned out quickly, leaving a pile of ash on the sidewalk.
“I’m really angry. I’m sad. I think it was a stupid thing to do,” shop owner Eddie Gilbert said.
Gilbert has owned the shop for 41 years, proudly displaying the American flag. Gilbert says there has never been a problem.
“I can’t believe anybody would be that foolish to do something so dumb,” Gilbert said.
Authorities have not identified any suspects. The incident is under investigation.
“The parts that hurts everybody is the fact that it is an American flag,” Police Capt. Jim Curran said. “It symbolizes everything we stand for.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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