Police Search For Man Caught Throwing Metal Onto MBTA Tracks

DORCHESTER, MA — MBTA transit police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who was caught on camera throwing metal objects onto train tracks at Andrew Station.

Police say the metal object was thrown into the third rail around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, creating an unsafe area for incoming trains.

MBTA officials say they had to cut power to the station to remove the metal hazard and service delays followed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact transit police at 617-222-1050 or text an anonymous tip to 873873.