Crime & Safety
Racial Slurs Directed At Woman On MBTA; Police Search For Suspect
The woman, in the company of a 1-year-old, also had a water bottle thrown at her on the MBTA. Police are looking for a person of interest.
BOSTON, MA — Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted in connection with an incident in which a woman had derogatory racial slurs directed at her while riding the MBTA.
The incident took place on Friday at around 10:53 a.m. on the red line between Kendall Station and Park Street, MBTA police said.
The woman was with a 1-year-old child, police said, and she also had a glass water bottle thrown at her.
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Police have released photos of the individual and they are asking for the public's help in identifying him as part of a civil rights violation investigation.
Anyone who knows the person or his whereabouts is asked to call the TPD's Criminal investigation Unit at (617) 222-1050. Individuals can also send anonymous tips by texting 873873.
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