CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Police have arrested a Pawtucket man who was reportedly seen on surveillance footage stealing an American flag from Cranston City Hall.

Cranston Police Maj. Todd Patalano said Emanuel Joia, 29, took the flag Thursday morning and also vandalized the building.

Joia has been charged with for larceny of under $1,500 and vandalism/malicious injury to property. 

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