MBTA Transit Police are searching for a man who allegedly pepper-sprayed a group of passengers aboard a Green Line trolley in Cambridge on Saturday, officials said.
The incident took place around 2:30 p.m. at Lechmere station, according to a statement posted to social media by MBTA Transit Police.
The man allegedly sprayed “numerous” passengers with a spray containing oleoresin capsicum, the active ingredient in pepper spray, in what is being treated as an assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, Transit Police said.
Transit Police released a photograph of a man holding a spray canister and wearing a gray Boston Celtics cap, black clothing, a black and white plaid scarf, and gray Nike sneakers. He was carrying what appeared to be a black gym bag.
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No arrests have been made. Anyone with information can contact the MBTA Transit Police Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050 and can remain anonymous, officials said.
ID Sought re: A&BDW Investigation 3/9 225PM #MBTA Lechmere. SP sprayed numerous passengers on board a GL trolley w/OC Spray. Recognize this subject of interest? Pls. contact our Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050. You can remain anonymous. TY pic.twitter.com/NZo8Rbo3OR
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) March 10, 2024
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