Transit police arrest and release kids caught smashing MBTA windows 

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The two juveniles were released back to their parents after an investigation.

MBTA Transit police arrested and released two juvenile males caught smashing train windows with a hammer after an investigation.

The juveniles were arrested Jan. 10 before being released back to their parents, transit police said in a tweet.

Over the past several days numerous juveniles have been maliciously damaging #MBTA property, fare evading & falsely pulling fire alarms. On 1/10 after an investigation by TPD detectives 2 juvenile males were arrested. After the booking process they were released to their parents. pic.twitter.com/ibY5ptK5TG

— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) January 11, 2023

Officers initially responded to a report that shots had been fired at a Red Line train at Downtown Crossing on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 7:00 p.m. When they arrived, the officers found that two juveniles smashed several holes into train windows using a hammer before running away.

Authorities shared a photo showing three broken windows and stated the damages would cause service delays.

1/3 at 7PM TPD offs responded to #MBTA Downtown xing for shots fired call. Upon arrival officers determined 2 juvenile males using a hammer were smashing the train window. SP’s fled. The matter is under investigation. This act =’s delays in service. pic.twitter.com/Fg6wYpnNWj

— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) January 4, 2023

Transit Police did not indicate the ages of the juveniles involved, or if they would be held responsible for the damages.