NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — Law enforcement officials have arrested a man they say stole American flags around western Nebraska because he objected to the way they were being flown.

Flags have been reported stolen from schools, libraries, veterans’ group centers, cemeteries and even fire and police departments. The towns hit include North Platte, Paxton, Stapleton, Thedford, Ogallala and Big Springs.

Logan County Sheriff Sean Carson says a 41-year-old man was arrested Monday afternoon and faces multiple counts of criminal mischief, trespassing and theft.

Carson said the man stole the flags because some were torn and others were being flown after dark.