BOSTON – Massachusetts transit police are searching for a woman accused of shoving an elderly passenger off an MBTA bus in broad daylight, leaving the victim injured.

The assault happened around 1 p.m. on September 8 at the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Warren Street in Roxbury, officials said.

According to police, the suspect violently shoved the older rider off the bus while accompanied by an infant. The victim sustained injuries in the fall.

The woman, who has not been identified, fled the scene before officers arrived.

Transit Police released images of the suspect and are urging anyone with information to come forward. “Recognize her? Please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. You can remain anonymous,” the department posted on social media.

ID Sought re: A&B on an Elderly Person w/injuries. 9/8 1PM MLK/Warren Street. This SP violently shoved the V off an #MBTA causing injuries. SP was w/an infant during assault. Recognize her? Pls contact our CIU at 617-222-1050 w/any info. U can remain anonymous. Let's ID her!! pic.twitter.com/tPT4z6Da3W

— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) September 15, 2025

The incident adds to concerns about safety on Boston’s public transit system, which has faced a surge in violent crime in recent years.