The MBTA Transit Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a person of interest connected to an assault and battery incident involving an elderly individual. The event occurred on a Green Line trolley at Boylston Station on August 24, 2024, around 1:30 PM. According to the Transit Police report, they urged anyone who recognizes the individual in the provided image to come forward with information.
ID Wanted re: Assault & Battery on an Elderly Person. #MBTA Boylston onboard a Green Line trolley 8/24 130PM. Recognize this person of interest? Pls contact our CIU at 617-222-1050 w/any info you have. TY pic.twitter.com/xZRQ7M6AMP
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) September 19, 2024
Assaults on public transportation affect everyone's sense of safety. The suspect, whose image has been shared online, was caught on the trolley's camera at the scene. If you recognize this person, please contact the MBTA Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. The fact that the victim is elderly makes it even more urgent to identify the suspect.
In Boston's transit system, there's an unspoken expectation of civility and safety. This assault not only harms the victim but also violates community standards. Vulnerable groups like the elderly need our protection, and identifying those who disrupt this security is essential to maintaining it.
