BOSTON — The MBTA is asking for the public’s help in searching for a man wanted for frightening passengers on the Orange Line.
According to transit police, the incident occurred back on Friday, May 8, around 5 p.m., when a man aboard the Orange Line train near Jackson Square was frightening passengers with “anti-social behavior.”
ID sought: 5/8 5PM OL train Jackson Sq. SP frightens passengers w/anti social violent behavior. Kicks train window out/unprovoked assaults female& scurries away. Recognize him? Pls contact our CIU at 617-222-1050 w/any info. U can remain anonymous. TY pic.twitter.com/3rOFUUsRPC
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) May 20, 2026
Police say that the man began to kick in the windows of the train and then assaulted a woman.
He was seen wearing a brown coat with a blue shirt, a grey hat, and denim jeans.
Transit police ask that anyone with information contact them at 617-222-1050.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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