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Fred Wilkins, 74, Accused Of Stealing Pride Flags From Louisville Intersection

A previous version of this story incorrectly identified the man cited for theft as Frank Ewing. The correct name of the suspect is Fred Wilkins. 

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (CBS4) - A Boulder County man is accused of stealing LGBTQ pride flags earlier this week from an intersection in Louisville. Fred Wilkins, 74, was cited for theft by the Louisville Police Department.

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A witness called police on Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. and reported seeing a man stealing the flags from the median at McCaslin Boulevard and West Cherry Street. Officers were able to identify Wilkins based on a license plate number provided by the witness.

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Police say a confederate flag was also observed in the area, but it's unclear if Wilkins planted it. The city had planted the flags at the start of June to celebrate Pride Month.

 

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