WORCESTER – An officer on patrol on Thursday morning saw a man walking through an area not open to the public at Union Station, leading to his arrest on larceny charges.
The man, Nathaniel Gaye, 29, of Boston, was dressed as a construction worker and carrying a Worcester Police bicycle when the officer spotted him.
Gaye claimed to be part of a construction crew cleaning up Union Station, but did not have a valid reason for having the bicycle or being in a restricted area, according to the Worcester Police Department. Gaye also allegedly had a shopping cart with several items on it.
When the officer told Gaye he was under arrest, police allege he ran toward Harding Street.
After a brief pursuit, Gaye was arrested. Officer found a security system scheduled to be installed at Union Station and other items.
Police found that Gaye had two active warrants for his arrest. He also faces new charges of:
- Larceny from a Building;
- Larceny Over $1200;
- Resisting Arrest;
- Disorderly Conduct;
- Disturbing the Peace; and
- Trespass.
Editor’s note: The information provided in this report is based on recent events as described by police. The claims within are allegations by police which may be challenged by the accused in court.
