Bay Village graffiti taggers caught red handed, police say

Boston Police report three men spotted spray-painting the building at 131 Arlington St. proved unable to outrace responding officers, even the one who tried to lighten his load by tossing aside cans of spray paint as he ran early Tuesday.

A foot pursuit ensued, and the suspect refused officers commands to stop. Officers were able to place the suspect into handcuffs, and recovered a paint marker and a “jumbo correction pen” often used for tagging. Officers also discovered multiple paint cans from the suspects flight path.

Officers were able to review cameras in the area, and located two other suspects. Officers could smell fresh paint emanating from their clothing as well as fresh paint on one of the suspect’s fingers and shorts. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident.

William Sears, 28, of Allston, Kyle Coyne, 32, of Hyde Park, and Iain Wright, 25, of Medford, were arrested on tagging charges, police say.

Innocent, etc.