. >>> first, it's the star spangled burglar. someone broke into the flag house and museum in little italy, causing damage and making off with quick cash. >> reporter: the flag house is a national landmark because this is where the flag was made that inspired the national anthem. pretty suspicion stuff but not for the man had decided to break in. >> it really indicate last lack of respect on the part of the city and the part of our community and that's very upsetting. >> reporter: more than the $200 the thieves stole, the camera from the lost and found, the alarm panel, broken windows and all of that is fixable and replaceable, but it is truly the lack of respect that stings. >> we've never had this happen before. i was shocked to come in here and get this call. normally when the alarm engages it's a branch. >> reporter: as stupid it is to burglarize a national trsh sure, idiotic to think you wouldn't leave fingerprints. the thieves came through a room where people watch a movie about it. >> we're waiting for a number of differen