Help us ID person of Interest RE: Larceny Over 1200

If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app 


The subject depicted within is wanted for questioning relative to a Larceny Over $1200, at Oak Grove Station on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at approximately 1:40 PM

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com 

 the events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable d

Train pedestrian fatality Hanson

On May 29, 2019 at approximately 6AM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to MBTA Hanson Commuter Rail station for a report of person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Hanson Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: A male, age unknown at this time, while trespassing on the right of way in the vicinity of 1070 Main Street was struck by an inbound commuter rail train on the Kingston/Plymouth line. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injures sustained.


Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Foul play is NOT suspected.


media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

Boston man arrested for Unarmed Robbery at Revere Beach Station.

Edward Botelho

On May 25, 2019 at approximately 11AM a Transit Police officer assigned to the North District was flagged down by a concerned citizen who informed the officer there was a "fight" near the entrance to Revere Beach MBTA station. The officer, who had just left the station, immediately returned and observed a male, later identified as Edward Botelho, 38, of Boston. Botelho was holding a phone in his hand and stated to the officer "It's me you want". Immediately following Botelho was the victim, a 63 year old male, who informed the officer Botelho had just robbed him of his cellular telephone.

Botelho was placed into custody for Unarmed Robbery and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com 

 the events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable d

Train pedestrian in Concord.

On May 23, 2019 at approximately 12:50PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to MBTA Concord Commuter Rail station for a report of person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Concord Police, Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: A female, approximate age of 70, was struck by an inbound commuter rail train on the Fitchburg line. The victim sustained serious injuries and was med flighted to a Boston hospital for emergency treatment. There was approximately 25 passengers on board no other injuries reported.


Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.


media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com.

Update: Arrest made in Shawmut Armed Robbery incident.

Alexis Mason

On May 21, 2019 we posted images of a person of interest relative to an Armed Robbery Investigation at the MBTA's Shawmut station. (see posting here). Subsequent to an investigation by Transit Police detectives Alexis Mason, 21, of Dorchester was placed into custody, on May 22, 2019 for the incident.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com 

 the events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

Public Service Announcement/Warning

On May 21, 2019 we posted photo's of a person of interest relative to an Armed Robbery Investigation (see posting here). In this incident the victim was offering an expensive iPhone for sale via social media. The suspect in this matter responded to the victim's ad and requested the victim conduct the exchange at an MBTA station. The victim agreed and was subsequently robbed and assaulted. Unfortunately this scenario has played out several times in the past.


If you chose to sell or buy items advertised on social media and the seller/buyer requests on meeting at an MBTA station PLEASE insist the exchange take place in the lobby of MBTA Transit Police HQ, 240 Southampton Street, Roxbury, MA. 02118. We are accessible via the MBTA's Andrew Sq. Red Line station and MBTA Bus Route's 8, 9 and 10. (see additional MBTA options here)


If this is not a convenient option please consider utilizing your local police department.


Our number one priority is the safety of our riding public and we encourage you to follow our suggestion above when buying or selling items via social media. Thank You


media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

Subject of Interest Regarding Armed Robbery Investigation.

If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you would like to assist our investigators but wish to remain anonymous you can always text us your tip to 873873 or use the anonymous feature on our SeeSay app  

The individual within is wanted for questioning relative to Armed Robbery. The incident occurred at Shawmut MBTA Station on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at approximately 6:20PM

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com 

 the events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt