Lincoln Police searching for people who stole flags at Pound Middle School

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Two flags flying at half-staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth II were stolen over the weekend, Lincoln Police say.

Those two flags had flown at Pound Middle School near 48th Street and Nebraska Highway 2 until they were taken sometime between last Friday and Tuesday.

The school’s U.S. flag and Nebraska flag were worth around $250, according to police.

Police are now searching for the thief or thieves responsible for taking the flags.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lincoln Police at 402-441-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 402-475-3600.