CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In a heart-wrenching act of betrayal, the stars and stripes that have long fluttered over Chillicothe City Schools were stolen under the veil of the early morning fog on Sunday. GUARDIAN PHOTO | DEREK MYERSThe unassuming serenity of the dawn was shattered as the act unfolded, casting a pall over the town’s collective consciousness. Officer Taczak tirelessly endeavored to identify the suspects from the footage provided but to no avail. The shadows that hid the perpetrators during their act continued to shield them from the eyes of justice. As the investigation continues amidst a wave of national support, the story of Chillicothe’s stolen flag reverberates through the heartland, touching the heartstrings of patriots far and wide, and uniting a nation in the face of adversity.