Known for 'Gem' tags, Pittsburgh's most wanted graffiti suspect arrested

A local college student at the top of the city graffiti squad's "most wanted" list was arrested Monday morning.Pittsburgh police said Max Gonzales, 22, has a body of work that caused an estimated $114,000 in damages in 58 locations, mostly in Oakland, Shadyside, East Liberty and Bloomfield.Police said the Willowbrook, Illinois man is suspected of using the tags "Gem," "Gemonios," "312" and "BTK" (Born to Krush) in his graffiti.A tip led to the arrest of Gonzales after a box truck was tagged at East End Brewing Company in Larimer, police saidDownload the WTAE mobile app to stay updated with breaking news throughout the day. (Free in your app store.)

A local college student at the top of the city graffiti squad's "most wanted" list was arrested Monday morning.

Pittsburgh police said Max Gonzales, 22, has a body of work that caused an estimated $114,000 in damages in 58 locations, mostly in Oakland, Shadyside, East Liberty and Bloomfield.

Police said the Willowbrook, Illinois man is suspected of using the tags "Gem," "Gemonios," "312" and "BTK" (Born to Krush) in his graffiti.

A tip led to the arrest of Gonzales after a box truck was tagged at East End Brewing Company in Larimer, police said

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