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- Police investigating creepy video of men climbing out of NYC sewer manhole after hours underground (themirror.com)
The New York Police Department is currently investigating reports of several men emerging from underground sewers in Brooklyn on multiple occasions last week. Surveillance videos shared on social media show groups of men climbing out of manholes in different locations, raising concerns among residents and officials.
Authorities confirmed Monday that emergency response teams were dispatched to inspect the sewer system and ensure public safety. No threats or damages were found during these inspections. The NYPD’s Intelligence Division is assisting with the ongoing investigation, though no arrests have been made at this time.
A senior law enforcement official told NBC News that police believe the individuals may be searching the sewer system for valuables that have accidentally entered the waste lines. The official emphasized that the city’s Environmental Protection Department also examined the infrastructure and found no damage.
The initial report came in late Thursday near McDonald Avenue and Colin Place, where officers observed people entering and later exiting the sewers. A similar incident was reported early Friday near Heyward Street and Bedford Avenue, about 10 miles away, where individuals were seen leaving the underground area and quickly driving away.
Officials noted that such incidents, involving trespassing in sewer tunnels to retrieve items, have occurred sporadically in recent years. At least one person has previously been arrested for similar activity.
Videos circulating show men dressed in coveralls, some equipped with headlamps and tools like shovels, emerging from manholes in Brooklyn neighborhoods. Despite the similarities, the NYPD stated there is no current evidence linking the two events.
No injuries have been reported, and the police continue to investigate as they monitor the situation. An NYPD spokesperson assured the public that the matter is being taken seriously but posed no immediate threat.