BOSTON — Is the MBTA even safe to ride anymore? That’s the question thousands of commuters are asking after a disturbing stretch of violent incidents — rapes, random assaults, indecent acts and even armed teens — flooded Transit Police alerts in recent weeks.

The alerts have come in rapid succession, each one more unsettling than the last.

On Halloween night at State Street, Transit Police say multiple suspects assaulted a victim “without provocation,” releasing images of several individuals wanted for questioning.

Days earlier, officers in Central Square circulated images of a man accused of exposing himself and urinating on the platform in full view of children, an incident that horrified families who were nearby.

At South Station, a 14-year-old was arrested after allegedly threatening people with what appeared to be a firearm — a replica rifle with a functioning laser sight. For late-night riders passing through one of the MBTA’s busiest hubs, the sight of a teen brandishing a gun-like weapon was enough to trigger panic.

10/27 1130PM #MBTA South Station TPD officers responded to a 911 call for male armed w/a firearm threatening people. Officers conducted a search & located a 14y/o from Boston armed w/a replica gun w/a working laser site. SP arrested & transported to TPDHQ for booking. pic.twitter.com/pUqIwFEJO2

— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) October 28, 2025

Another alert came from Oak Grove, where police say a man is wanted for questioning after an indecent assault around 6:30 pm — yet another incident during peak commuting hours when cars and platforms are most crowded.

Transit Police also issued a citywide warrant for Jon Brent Dyer, wanted for rape and strangulation. The alert warned riders not to approach him and to call 911 immediately if spotted. He was later arrested in Boston, but not before the warning itself sent a wave of unease across the system.

*****UPDATE: TPD have located (in Boston) and arrested subject. He's in custody at TPDHQ. #MBTA https://t.co/5QzvUNgyMc

— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) November 9, 2025

And this week, officers released surveillance images of a man accused of indecently assaulting a passenger during the 5:30 pm Red Line rush, slipping off the train at Downtown Crossing moments after the incident.

ID Sought re: Indecent Assault & Battery 11/11 #MBTA DTC Red Line train 530PM. Recognize this subject of interest? Pls contact our CIU at 617-222-1050 w/any info you have. You can remain anonymous. TY pic.twitter.com/f1yRryKx1a

— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) November 14, 2025

For many riders, the cumulative effect has been chilling.

“I ride the T almost every day, and it doesn’t seem as safe as it used to be. All of these random crimes happening is worrisome. There are days I’m using Uber just to escape the T,” said a young professional who works in technology and asked not to be identified.

“It is especially frustrating as our elected officials repeatedly say Boston is the safest major city in America, but when there are rapists and armed teens as well as people doing random attacks, it sure doesn’t seem that way,” the rider added.

With multiple violent incidents unfolding in a matter of weeks — across different lines, stations and times of day — commuters are increasingly questioning whether Boston’s transit system is spiraling into a genuine safety crisis.

Anyone with information on any of these cases is urged to contact Transit Police at 617-222-1050. Callers can remain anonymous.