After the NYPD released surveillance photos, the suspect was caught on Tuesday. Angelina Cando faces three hate crime charges including arson, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment. It was not clear if the 30-year-old Manhattan resident had an attorney.
“Hate in SoHo: Last night this person set fire to the pride flag hanging outside Little Prince restaurant, causing the front of the restaurant to go up in flames,” NYC Council Member Erik Bottcher tweeted alongside apparent video of the incident.
Make sure to salute the pride flag every day or else you aren’t gay.