The MBTA Transit Police are seeking assistance from the community to identify a woman accused of pushing an elderly person off a bus, an incident that has sparked widespread concern. According to a social media post, the attack occurred on September 8 around 1 p.m. at the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Warren Street, leaving the victim with injuries after being shoved onto a sidewalk.
ID Sought re: A&B on an Elderly Person w/injuries. 9/8 1PM MLK/Warren Street. This SP violently shoved the V off an #MBTA causing injuries. SP was w/an infant during assault. Recognize her? Pls contact our CIU at 617-222-1050 w/any info. U can remain anonymous. Let's ID her!! pic.twitter.com/tPT4z6Da3W
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) September 15, 2025
Surveillance footage captured the suspect, who appeared to be carrying an infant during the moment of aggression. The transit authorities have released images of the woman, who can be identified by a distinct tattoo on her neck. The MBTA Transit Police have urged anyone with information to possibly help to quickly come forward and contact their Criminal Investigations Unit with any pertinent details regarding the assailant’s identity.
Boston 25 News reported on the authorities' appeal to the public, highlighting the seriousness of the offense. The suspect, seen in the images distributed by the police, is wanted for the assault and battery on an elderly person—a crime that carries not just legal consequences, but also moral outrage in the community.
The surveillance images released to the public clearly show the suspect's features, and the police are counting on members of the community to potentially help to recognize her. The MBTA Transit Police can be contacted at 617-222-1050, and they underscore the option for tipsters to remain anonymous. The hope is that with public assistance, justice can be brought swiftly to bear for the victim of this unprovoked attack.
