Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Police Release Video of Bus Spitter

Police are still looking for this suspect who allegedly assaulted an MBTA bus driver in Malden this month. He was described as a white male with a short build around 40-55 years old, allegedly spat on a driver during a stop in Malden.

The MBTA Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man they said spit on a bus driver in Malden Wednesday evening. 

They described the suspect as a white male, 40-55 years old, small build, wearing glasses, light blue jeans, a light colored shirt, black jacket, grey sneakers who carried a black suitcase with wheels. 

Investigators said the assault, shortly after a similar incident in Charlestown Tuesday, is being taken seriously. 

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"The Transit Police Department will NOT tolerate assaults on MBTA employees, especially while in the performance of their duties," a statement read. 

Anyone with information about the suspect's identity can call the Transit Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050 or the Intelligence Unit at 617-222-1170. 

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You can also leave an anonymous tip via the MBTA's SeeSay smartphone app, or simply text 873873.


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