BOSTON — Transit Police are asking the public to help identify a man who punched a female MBTA employee in the face in an unprovoked attack — as the agency grapples with a surge of violence on the system.

The incident occurred on December 20, 2025 on the 600 block of Morton Street in Boston. According to Transit Police, the suspect walked up to the employee and struck her with a closed fist, causing injury.

ID Wanted: 12/20/25 600 block Morton Street-Boston. SP closed fisted & unprovoked struck a female #MBTA employee in the face causing injury. Recognize this SP of interest? Pls contact our CIU 617-222-1050 w/any info you have. U can remain anonymous. TY pic.twitter.com/vRvqF4TQvJ— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) February 20, 2026

The appeal for information comes just days after a 14-year-old was arrested for kicking a commuter into a moving train at Back Bay Station. That victim was left bleeding heavily from head wounds after a mob of teenagers attacked him over a transit card dispute.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact the Transit Police Criminal Investigation Unit at 617-222-1050. Tips can be submitted anonymously.