Police Arrest Man For Attempted Rape At MBTA Station

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BOSTON (CBS) -- MBTA Transit Police say they've arrested a man for trying to rape someone at the MBTA State Street station. It happened on Friday around 10:30 p.m.

Transit Police released a photo of the suspect on Twitter Saturday. They asked anyone with information to call the Criminal Investigations Unit.

A few hours later, police announced the arrest of 33-year-old Luis Salinas for attempted rape.

Wanted for Attempted Rape. Recognize this person. Please contact us with any information you may have. TY. https://t.co/UKTWeEmv3v pic.twitter.com/oiSYZP6ZdS
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) November 13, 2021

"Our Twitter followers are the BEST !!!! A short while ago Transit Police Detectives tracked down the offender in Downtown Boston," police posted online.