Police: Butler man arrested, two others sought in vandalism during May 30 Pittsburgh protest

A Butler man was arrested Thursday and accused of aggravated assault and other crimes in connection with the May 30 protests in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Jordan Erdos, 20, was apprehended and taken to the Allegheny County Jail, police said.

Erdos is charged with riot, recklessly engendering another person, aggravated assault and disorderly conduct in the violence that took place near PPG Paints Arena during the Black Lives Matter protest.

Erdos is accused of vandalizing a marked police vehicle and looting businesses during the event, according to a criminal complaint.

He was seen on video punching and kicking the vehicle and striking a man in front of the arena, according to the criminal complaint.

Erdos was also observed breaking a window at a state Fine Wine & Spirits store and attempting to break another one, unsuccessfully, as well as throwing water bottles at officers along Fifth Avenue, according to the complaint.

He told investigators during questioning June 23 he “went to just be part of the protest against the police, but got caught up in the emotions” of the events.

Erdos is one of many people wanted in connection with violence and vandalism that happened during the May 30 protests.

Pittsburgh police announced Thursday they’re seeking help identifying two people who avandalized a marked police car during the protests.

Police said one person was wearing a ski mask that covered their hair and face and wore a black T-shirt, dark-colored backpack with grey pants rolled at the ankle with white tennis shoes.

The other person had bright pink shoulder-length hair at the time under a black beanie. The person was wearing a yellow bandana, black jeans, light-colored shirt and blue jean jacket while carrying a large army green bag.

They were seen together at multiple points during the destruction of the vehicle, police said.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Damage Assessment and Accountability Task Force at daat@pittsburghpa.gov or call 412-323-7800.