Local authorities are condemning an act of hate in Dresden.

Police say for the second time in as many days, a Black Lives Matter flag was stolen from the corner of Main and North Street on Sunday afternoon. The accused is said to have fled the scene on a motorcycle.

The same flag was removed the day before and found in a nearby garbage can.

Police say hate and bias have no place in our community, and discrimination like this undermines everyone’s safety.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Constable Shawn Hoskins at 519-436-6638. If you wish to call anonymously you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.