Subway driver attacked and robbed, suspect at large

LOS ANGELES – A Metro bus driver was attacked while on the job Monday in one of the latest violent incidents.

It occurred around 9:50 a.m. on a bus traveling south on Spring Street, just south of Temple Street, Metro officials confirmed.

“Metro is angry that once again a member of our community has chosen to attack one of our most important bus drivers,” said Jose Ubaldo, a spokesman for Metro Los Angeles. “Our employees have a right to a safe workplace and our customers have a right to a safe ride, and we are stepping up our work to prevent crime on our system.”

The bus driver reportedly recognized the possibly homeless attacker from previous incidents and attempted to prevent her from boarding the bus by closing the doors. However, according to LAPD, the suspect’s arm was trapped between the doors and when the doors opened again, she allegedly lunged at the driver.

The suspect then grabbed the driver’s glasses, broke them and scratched his face, police reported.

No arrests were reported.

Metro officials said they need the public’s help to prevent and prosecute such crimes. The organization asked anyone with information to help the LAPD arrest the perpetrator by calling the LA Regional Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-222-TIPS or 800-222-8477.

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