The MBTA Transit Police are on the hunt for a vandal who took to the State Street station in the early hours. During a spree that took place at 1 a.m. on January 14, numerous fire alarms were left in shambles. The authorities are asking the public's help in identifying a person of interest tied to this bout of malicious mischief.
With the act caught on camera, images of the suspect have been circulating since the Transit Police's X account shared a request for information on February 5. They are reaching out to anyone who might recognize this individual, seen donning a distinctive jacket, as they meddled with emergency systems meant to protect the commuting public.
ID Sought re: Malicious Destruction of Property. 1/14 1AM #MBTA State Street numerous fire alarms were damaged. Recognize this person of interest? Contact our CIU at 617-222-1050 w/any info. You can remain anonymous. TY pic.twitter.com/I94UyPtFUV
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) February 6, 2024
The authorities entreat anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect to contact the Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. In an effort to draw out silent witnesses, the MBTA Transit Police assured that tips can be provided anonymously. "Recognize this person of interest? Contact our CIU..." they urged in their call to action.
The apparent act of sabotage against public safety devices quiets the clatter of trains and chatter of passengers usually endemic to the bustling station, drawing consternation among daily riders. Instead of events populating this urban thoroughfare, the public’s help is sought to restore a sense of security disrupted by an act of recklessness.
