We used to have an American flag on a pole that fit into a bracket outside the front door. The bracket was quite high and at 5'8" I had to stand on a bench to get the flag in it. I'd put the flag out in the morning on all patriotic holidays and a few other days of importance to me and most Sundays and I took it in at night.

On Memorial Day 1983 we took my oldest to the parade in town. Flag was waving in the breeze when we left.

When we got back the flag was gone!!

I've had a few other things stolen but that one surprised me the most.