Man Steals Prescriptions From Unconscious Man Who Later Dies: TPD

BOSTON, MA — A Boston man allegedly robbed an unconscious man of prescription medication at Downtown Crossing Monday, then abandoned the 52-year-old, who later died. Transit Police said Anthony Stimson, 30, saw the victim unconscious at Downtown Crossing's Red Line. Stimson allegedly rummaged through the man's belongings and stole items that included the man's prescriptions.

Stimson left without helping the man or alerting officials to his condition, police said.

The victim was found by Transit Police officer at about 5 a.m. Boston EMS responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Stimson was arrested on Summer Street a short while later. Officers discovered in his possession a prescription pill bottle with the victim's name on it.

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