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St. Pete Police arrest man seen on camera doing donuts on St. Pete Pride street mural

A security camera captured video of a driver doing donuts on a St. Pete Pride mural, causing more than $1,000 in damage. St. Petersburg Police released the surveillance video on Friday, May 24. The police department said that over the last week two different vehicles have left tire marks, damaging the Progressive Pride street mural.

By: Julie Salomone

Posted 7:06 PM, Jul 01, 2024

and last updated 1:02 AM, Jul 02, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg Police arrested the man who was captured on video doing donuts on a St. Pete Pride mural, causing more than $1,000 in damage.

According to St. Pete Police, Christian Maier, 18, was the driver captured on video on May 22 doing "doughnut-burnouts," which damaged the mural.

See video of the driver doing donuts on the street mural below:

Driver caught on camera doing donuts, vandalizing St. Pete Pride street mural

St. Petersburg Police arrested Christian Maier, 18, for felony criminal mischief and racing on the street.

Officials say the city and volunteers restored the mural in time for Pride Month festivities in June.

Maier posted his $5,500 bond and was released from jail, according to PCSO.

"I felt like it was really strong-arm robbery."
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