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Arrest Made After Attempted Rape at MBTA's State Street Station

The incident took place about 10:30 p.m. Friday at the station in downtown Boston, which serves the Orange and Blue lines, police said

By Asher Klein • Published November 13, 2021 • Updated on November 13, 2021 at 2:28 pm

MBTA Transit Police said they have arrested a man who was wanted for an attempted rape at the State Street Station late Friday night.

Police released images and video of the person on Saturday morning. Within hours, they were able to locate and arrest the suspect, Luis Salinas, 33, on an attempted rape charge.

UPDATE: Our Twitter followers are the BEST !!!! A short while ago Transit Police Detectives tracked down the offender in Downtown Boston and placed LUIS SALINAS, 33, into custody for Attempted Rape. #MBTA State Street Station.
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) November 13, 2021

The incident took place about 10:30 p.m. at the station in downtown Boston, which serves the Orange and Blue lines. Police didn't share information about whether the victim was hurt.