BOSTON — A man was left to die on a Red Line platform in Boston Wednesday by a thief, according to transit police.
Anthony Stimson, 30, found a 52-year-old man, identified as Willie Williams, suffering a ‘medical emergency’ on the platform at Downtown Crossing, police said.
He went through Williams' belongings and stole some of his possessions before leaving him there, according to a report.
Police say Williams was pronounced dead after EMS found him unconscious and tried to resuscitate him.
Investigators say Stimson allegedly got away with a pill bottle and shampoo and never called for help.
Officers say they found Stimson on Summer Street and arrested him at a convenience store.
"There is no allegation of violence or that this was a robbery of any kind, simply a larceny," said Patrick Colvario of CPCS.
Stimson's attorney argued for a lower bail, claiming the offense was not a violent one.
"The victim is observed on a bench and the defendant is observed taking a bag from the victim and walking away," said Suffolk County ADA Alyssa Tochka. "The defendant then returns to the victim's location at 3:50 in the morning and continues to go through the victim's suitcase and his clothing pockets until he leaves the area at 4:17 in the morning."
Stimson hid his face in court on Wednesday arguing the identification police made from the T-station surveillance couldn't be proven and argued for a lighter bail since the crime was non-violent.
The Suffolk County District Attorney pointed to Stimson's record, which dates back to 2005, and included assault and battery with a knife and drug possession.
Stimson is currently being held on a $10,000 bail.
He admitted to stealing from William's and that they both knew each other - as both listed their address as the Pine Street Inn Shelter.
Stimson claims Williams "dated his mother".
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