NJ Man Nabbed For Flag-Stealing In Pearl River [VIDEO]

PEARL RIVER, NY — A New Jersey man apparently thought through some of the ramifications of a visible security camera — but not all. He is accused of stealing an American flag outside a Pearl River restaurant. Orangetown police said the 20-year-old was arrested July 31 after a short investigation.

The flag was stolen at 12:45 a.m. July 22 outside the Brew House on East Central Avenue. Police published a video of the incident and through the help of the public a suspect was identified, they said.

Brandon K. Gartrell of Riverdale, NJ was charged with petty larceny, a misdemeanor.

Watch the video.