NYPD Probes Three Seen Exiting Manhattan Manhole Near Penn Station

Three people were filmed exiting a manhole near Penn Station in Manhattan early on August 18, prompting an NYPD investigation. No arrests have been made. Investigators are considering whether the individuals were searching for valuables in the sewer system. Similar incidents have been reported in Brooklyn this summer, with groups remaining underground for hours. Officials warn entering sewers is illegal and dangerous due to toxic gases, flooding, and unstable surfaces. An NYPD Emergency Services Unit search found no threats or damage.