Crime & Safety

JP Man Arrested After Chase Through Forest Hills Station

The man allegedly attempted to rob a victim at the T station.

MBTA transit police arrested a Jamaica Plain man after a victim told them he was nearly robbed at gunpoint.

William Ambroult, 40, was taken into custody the night of Oct. 8 after the victim was able to positively identify him.

Ambroult approached the victim and demanded he give over all his money. Ambroult displayed what appeared to be a handgun, but police never found a weapon, according to an MBTA Police report.

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