***Updated Tuesday at 4 pm***

Steinbach RCMP have become aware that the flag was not stolen and is taken inside the school every night.

***Updated Tuesday at 10 am***

Steinbach RCMP say a Canadian flag was stolen from a school in the city last week.



Police were notified on Wednesday that the flag had been stolen from Stonybrook Middle School.



According to police, a Caucasian male in his 20's, with a beard and wearing a blue parka was seen cutting the flag pole rope. The rope and flag were both taken.



It is believed the theft happened Wednesday at around 7:30 pm.



Anyone with information is asked to contact Steinbach RCMP or Crime Stoppers.