CCTV image of Pride flag theft suspects
Queenstown Police have released a CCTV image of four people they want to question over the removal of Winter Pride flags downtown.
The image shows the people walking along the street, one is draped in a rainbow flag and another appears to have a flag in their pocket.
Winter Pride organisers say about 29 flags were removed from poles downtown ahead of the festival, which began yesterday and is one of the biggest LGBTTQ+ winter Pride celebrations in the southern hemisphere.
The will cost around $12,000 to replace.
Inspector Paula Enoka, Otago Lakes Central Area Commander, says: "Queenstown Police would like to speak to the people pictured, or anyone that may recognise them, as we believe they may be able to assist our enquiries.
"At this time we are unaware of the motivation behind this theft, and fully support this great festival that means so much to our city.
"If you recognise the people pictured or have any information that may assist our enquiries."
Contact Police on 105 or online at police.govt.nz/use-105 using ‘Update Report’, referencing file number 240822/6540.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
