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Unknown Men Enter NYC Sewers, Police Investigate Burglary

6/4/2026

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Surveillance footage shows unknown men prying open manhole covers and climbing into New York’s sewers.
Police are investigating three unauthorized sewer entries that began on May 5, 2026, with no arrests made.
The Department of Environmental Protection warned that the sewers contain deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.
Investigators believe the group is scavenging for valuables in the sewers and could face burglary charges.

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Story summary

Surveillance footage shows unknown men prying open manhole covers and climbing into New York’s sewers.
Police are investigating three unauthorized sewer entries that began on May 5, 2026, with no arrests made.
The Department of Environmental Protection warned that the sewers contain deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.
Investigators believe the group is scavenging for valuables in the sewers and could face burglary charges.