BOSTON — Boston police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect who allegedly vandalized traffic control boxes at multiple downtown intersections, disabling traffic lights.
The incidents occurred on Thursday, May 22, between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Washington Street and Kneeland Street, and Washington Street and Lagrange Street, according to detectives from District A-1.
Police say the suspect accessed Boston Transportation Department traffic control boxes at these intersections, cut electrical wires, and disabled the traffic lights.
The suspect is described as a light-skinned male with a grey beard, wearing a black hat, black jacket, yellow hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and brown construction boots.
Authorities noted the individual was seen walking with an imbalanced gait or limp and carrying a long pole.
Police believe the same suspect was involved in a similar incident on Saturday, May 24, at Boylston Street and Hadassah Way, wearing the same clothing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact District A-1 Detectives at (617) 343-4571.
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