A Friday morning commute at Green Street Station took a sharp turn when two juvenile males allegedly tried to rob a rider of their coat, pointing what turned out to be a replica firearm before bolting from the scene.
MBTA Transit Police say the drama unfolded around 9 a.m. at the Jamaica Plain station, according to Boston 25 News. Transit officers chased the teens on foot, caught them, and recovered the imitation gun. Authorities booked both juveniles into custody, although officials have not yet released formal charges or the ages of the suspects.
Possible charges under state law
Massachusetts treats assault with intent to rob and armed robbery as serious felonies with potentially lengthy prison terms, as outlined in M.G.L. c.265, §§17–18. State case law has also established that a fake or replica weapon can be treated as a "dangerous weapon" if it would reasonably appear real to a victim, per the ruling in Commonwealth v. Powell.
Safety on the T
Transit officers have been seeing replica weapons more than anyone would like. In one earlier case, The Boston Globe reported that a 14-year-old was arrested at South Station in October 2025 after allegedly threatening riders with a replica firearm. That incident led to an assault charge, a reminder that imitation guns can still trigger felony allegations for young suspects.
What happens next
Boston 25 News described the Green Street case as a developing story and noted that officials had not yet provided details on specific charges or court dates. This article will be updated if police or prosecutors release additional information.
