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Police searching for person who allegedly set American flag on fire in Philly

Philadelphia police are searching for someone accused of setting an American flag on fire.

Philadelphia police are searching for a person accused of setting an American flag on fire.

The flag was hanging outside a home around 4 a.m. Thursday on the city's south side when the arson was caught on camera, FOX 29 Philadelphia reports. 

Police have not provided a possible motive or description of the person responsible.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact police immediately. 

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Fox News' Greg Norman and Brie Stimson contributed to this report.

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