PHOENIX — Police hope there will be no more spray painted messages declaring the presence of “Penis Man” across metro Phoenix.

The vandal has been identified and arrested, according to the Tempe Police Department.

Tanner Ballengee, 36, was taken into custody by the Tempe Police Property Crime Unit on Thursday, police said. The Tempe Tactical Response Unit assisted with the apprehension.

He faces two counts of criminal damage for instances that occurred in July and August 2025.

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