Matthew Michael Robinson, 34, faces 3 counts of criminal mischief

Matthew Robinson. (Orlando Police Department)

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police announced they have made an arrest in connection with the vandalism of two LGBTQ+ centers in Orlando.

On Aug. 26, photos on social media showed hateful messages spray painted on top of murals at The Center Orlando and Zebra Youth on Mills Avenue.

Police said on Wednesday they arrested 34-year-old Matthew Michael Robinson in connection with the crime.

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According to a news release, Robinson faces three counts of criminal mischief. “We will be seeking enhancements for evidence of prejudice during the commission of these crimes,” the release read in part.

Orlando police ask that anyone who has information related to the incident to contact their criminal investigations division or pass their information anonymously through Crimeline by clicking here or by calling 800-423-8477.

On September 13, 2023, Matthew Michael Robinson (34yoa W/M) was arrested and charged with 3 counts of Criminal Mischief. We will be seeking enhancements for evidence of prejudice during the commission of these crimes.

Full details of the crimes he committed ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/QYeuS9HoB7

— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) September 13, 2023

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Jacob joined ClickOrlando.com in 2022. He spent 19 years at the Orlando Sentinel, mostly as a photojournalist and video journalist, before joining Spectrum News 13 as a web editor and digital journalist in 2021.