A man stole an MBTA vehicle yesterday, with a passenger still inside, leading to a high-speed chase through the O'Neill Tunnel in Boston.
The multi-car chase resulted in an arrest after the suspect fled on foot into the Bostonian Hotel, a luxurious establishment. The 34-year-old suspect, Thomas Baldwin, seemingly seized the opportunity when the vehicle's driver left the keys in the ignition according to the authorities, as reported by Newsbreak.
The stolen vehicle was part of the RIDE program that provides transportation to people who cannot use the subway, bus, or trolley due to disabilities. As the suspect took off, the female passenger onboard was a person with intellectual challenges, who managed to quickly call 911 seeking help, according to CBS Boston.
The suspect was apprehended hiding away in a function room at the Bostonian Hotel. The passenger, whose courage to call for help ultimately led to this remarkable arrest, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and has been taken to a hospital for further checks.
