Man Tries to Steal Flag Then Burns It

A Richmond, Virginia man says the American flag on the front porch of his home was burned to a crisp in the middle of the night, and the whole thing was caught on surveillance video. Security camera video show the suspect walking up to the porch and reaching for the flagpole. The homeowner said at first it looked like the suspect tried to remove the flag but was unable to. He reaches into his pocket, pulls out a lighter and sets the flag on fire, leaving as the flag continues to burn. Police are investigating the incident.