Early Saturday morning, the flamingo located next to the Parma script sign was removed, according to Parma Police.
Back in October, we told you about the City of Parma embracing a longtime stereotype, by making the pink flamingo their unofficial mascot.
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The flamingo was taken around 5 a.m. on West Ridgewood Drive, with only one of its feet remaining in its original spot, police said.
The remainder of the flamingo was found about 50 feet away from where it belongs, and it was damaged, police said.
"There's a senior prank, and then there's breaking the law, and not only was this a disgrace and a disrespect to the community and Mr. Funk and all that the flamingo represents, but you know, they broke the law, and I would hope that if they if they're watching this that they'll come clean and do right by the community and make restitution so that we can install a new one," State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan said.
A resident in the area caught the people who allegedly took the flamingo on their security camera.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Parma Police Department at 440-885-1234.
