Pride Flag Stolen From Canton Home: Report

CANTON, MA — A pride flag was stolen from a Canton couple for the second time since June, Mike and Caitlin, residents of Washington Street, told WHDH News. Following the first theft last month, the couple installed a doorbell security camera, which caught the man on video stealing the flag Saturday morning. Following the second theft, Mike and Caitlin called police fearing they were being targeted by hate.

"I think the motivation might be deeper than that, off hatred or a fear of what the flag represents," Mike told WHDH News.

This wasn't the first time a pride flag was stolen in Canton. Last year, someone stole a pride flag and tore the siding of the building at the Neponset Cafe.

The Canton couple has since ordered a new flag and said they are going to keep flying it as a symbol of pride for of the LGBT people they are close to.