On October 9, 2019 at approximately 5PM a 60 year old male, who needs
a cane to walk, was viciously assaulted and robbed by several males
after a verbal exchange. The offending males ripped the cane from the
victim's hand causing him to fall to the ground were he lay helplessly
while being kicked, stomped and robbed. Julius Tolbert, 47, of Hyde Park
was identified as the subject who kicked the victim and stomped on his
ankle. Tolbert was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ.
Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the identities and
whereabouts of others involved.
media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com
