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Manhole Emergence Leads to Three Trespassing Charges Investigation

8/29/2026

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U.S. police detectives investigated three men who emerged from a Manhattan manhole near Madison Square Garden.
The emergence occurred at about 4:20 a.m. on August 18 at West 32nd Street and Seventh Avenue.
May Brooklyn incidents led to four trespassing charges after groups in waders and headlamps entered manholes.
Police say the entries are underground scavenging for valuables such as jewelry and coins.

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U.S. police detectives investigated three men who emerged from a Manhattan manhole near Madison Square Garden.
The emergence occurred at about 4:20 a.m. on August 18 at West 32nd Street and Seventh Avenue.
May Brooklyn incidents led to four trespassing charges after groups in waders and headlamps entered manholes.
Police say the entries are underground scavenging for valuables such as jewelry and coins.