Release posted on 07-01-24 at 2:26 p.m.

St. Petersburg Police arrested Christian Maier, DOB 2-9-2006, for doing circular "doughnut- burnouts" in his vehicle on the Pride mural at the Central Avenue and 25th Street roundabout.

Maier was captured on video on May 22nd, at 3:45 a.m., recklessly maneuvering his car in a way to leave several tire marks across the mural and causing significant damage.

He is charged with felony criminal mischief and racing on a street. His booking photo is below.

The City and volunteers restored the mural in time for Pride Month festivities.

This is still an open ongoing investigation.