White flags mysteriously replace American flags on top of Brooklyn Bridge

Published July 22, 2014 FoxNews.com

Two American flags were replaced by mysterious white flags at the Brooklyn BridgeMyFoxNY.com


The two American flags that historically sit on top of the Brooklyn Bridge towers were missing Tuesday morning and mysteriously replaced with white flags, NYPost.com reported.

It is unclear how the American flags were removed from both towers, but police are investigating security footage. White flags are usually associated in military terms as the symbol of surrender.
One of the white flags, viewed via video, appeared to have faint traces of stars and stripes on it. Police said it was not clear what time they were placed there - or by whom. Police told Fox News that it is unclear if the flags were placed there legally.

Mark S. Weprin, a city councilman, posted a photo of the white flag on his Twitteraccount. He wrote, "Why are there white flags on top of the Brooklyn Bridge?"

The iconic span connects Manhattan to Brooklyn and is close to police headquarters near City Hall. The bridge is one of the most heavily secured landmarks in the city, constantly monitored by security cameras.

The NYPD's Emergency Service Unit replaced both flags by late Tuesday morning. An investigation is ongoing. The city's Department of Transportation, which operates the bridge, referred all queries to the NYPD.

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