Authorities are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a man involved in an open and gross lewdness case. According to the MBTA Transit Police, the incident occurred on a Red Line train between Quincy Center and Wollaston on October 2, 2024, around 11:30 PM. During the ride, the suspect reportedly exposed himself and committed a lewd act in front of an 18-year-old female passenger.
ID Wanted re: Open & Gross Investigation. SP sat across a 18y/o female exposed himself & committed a lewd act while onboard a Red Line train between QC/Wollaston on 10/2 1130PM. Recognize this person of interest? Pls contact our CIU at 6172221050 w/any info you have. TY pic.twitter.com/CyETTIu2RX
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) October 14, 2024
Suspect details have been sparse, but the Transit Police are circulating an image of the person of interest. Gathering evidence on crowded trains can be challenging for law enforcement, especially when the alleged act occurred nearly two weeks ago. "Recognize this person of interest?" reads a post on X from the MBTA Transit Police. "Pls contact our CIU at 6172221050 w/any info you have. TY."
Transit Police urge anyone who recognizes the individual in the released image or has relevant information to come forward. Although the photo may not show the man's entire face, authorities are hopeful that the public's help will lead to his identification and proper charges. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be shared as more information becomes available. In the meantime, the MBTA encourages riders to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity or crimes in progress to the MBTA Transit Police.
