MBTA police search for alleged $4k flute thief

BOSTON (MyFoxBoston.com) – MBTA transit police say they're searching for a man that walked away with a highly valued musical instrument at Park Street station.

Police said a woman put a bag containing the flute on a bench and forgot it as she boarded a Red Line train.

Then, according to police, a man grabbed the bag and boarded the next train out of the station.

The flute is valued at $4,000.

The man was captured on security camera. Anyone who may recognize him is asked to call transit police at 617-222-1050.