$7K American flag recovered after alleged theft from Camping World in Roseville

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Police said they have recovered the large, $7,000 
American flag allegedly stolen Tuesday night from Camping World RV Sales 
in Roseville.

Officers reportedly identified a suspect vehicle, located it in Citrus 
Heights and initiated a traffic stop Thursday morning from which they 
recovered the flag, according to the Roseville Police Department. It has 
since been returned to Camping World, law enforcement said.

“We are relieved we were able to recover the flag and return it to Camping 
World, however, this investigation is still active and (ongoing) as no 
arrests have been made at this point,” said Sgt. Nick Gaines.

Gaines said a person of interest was contacted during the traffic stop, 
but their identity would not be released because the case is active. The 
vehicle was identified through surveillance footage, according to police.

On Wednesday, a Camping World manager described to ABC10 what surveillance 
video allegedly showed around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday (ABC10 has not seen the 
footage):

One person exited a vehicle, climbed over a fence and cut a cable holding 
the flag.
The flag was pulled off the pole and moved to the waiting vehicle, the 
driver of which stayed behind the wheel during the alleged theft.
A license plate number is visible.
The two suspects left tools behind at the scene.
The manager said the flag, which measures 80 feet by 40 feet, is a 
landmark to some in the community and wants those responsible for the 
theft to be held accountable. The business is also reportedly dealing with 
damage to its flagpole.

Roseville police confirmed the theft Wednesday and said it appeared two 
suspects loaded the flag into a truck.

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