Do you know him? He’s accused of throwing rocks at police during protests in downtown Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police need help identifying a man accused of throwing rocks at police on Wood Street and Sixth Avenue when a protest turned violent in downtown Pittsburgh on May 30.

Police said he was wearing a black t-shirt with white writing that may read, “Bang Bang” over a long sleeve multi-colored shirt. His face and head were covered with a mask and scarf. He was also wearing black jeans and black gloves.

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In the video, police said he enters from the left side of the screen, backs out of frame, then enters again where he can be seen throwing rocks at police at least twice.

Police said another man in the video, who is seen wearing a gas mask and throwing rocks, has been identified as Andrew Augustyniak.

Augustyniak was arrested on June 29 and charged with aggravated assault, riot and recklessly endangering another person.

Anyone with information is asked to to email the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force.

Police Try to ID Male for Throwing Rocks During May 30 Protest
Police seek the public’s assistance to identify the male featured in this video and photographs. During the May 30 protest downtown, he was observed throwing rocks at police on Wood Street and Sixth Avenue. He is wearing a black t-shirt with white writing that may read, “Bang Bang” over a long sleeve multi-colored shirt. His face and head are covered with a mask and scarf. He’s also wearing black jeans and black gloves. In the video, the larger male enters from the left side of the screen, backs out of frame, then enters again where he can be seen throwing rocks at police at least twice. Another male in the video, seen wearing a gas mask and throwing rocks, has been identified as Andrew Augustyniak. He was arrested on June 29 and charged with Aggravated Assault, Riot, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. Anyone with information about this individual is asked to email the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force at DAAT@Pittsburghpa.gov or call (412) 323-7800 and ask for the task force. Contributors will remain anonymous.
Posted by Pittsburgh Bureau of Police on Wednesday, July 22, 2020