Police: Man wanted for helping protesters destroy property, raid businesses

Michael Divittorio | Monday, June 29, 2020 5:00 p.m.

Courtesy of Pittsburgh police

Pittsburgh police seek help identifying this man accused of assisting with violent incidents during the May 30 protests downtown.

Investigators with the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force are seeking the public’s help to identify a man they say helped rioters vandalize an unmarked police car and burglarized stores during the May 30 protests in Pittsburgh.

City police tweeted photos of the man, who was wearing gray sweatpants, a blue bandana and a T-shirt with the words “‘Free at Last” written on it.

Anyone with information on this man’s whereabouts should contact investigators at 412-323-7800.

DAAT investigators seek the public's assistance to identify the male in these photos.

He is suspected of joining in the destruction of an unmarked police vehicle and burglarizing businesses during the May 30 protests.

Info? Email DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800. pic.twitter.com/irhlisvmWt

— Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) June 29, 2020