NYPD: Migrants Seen Near Penn Station Manhole Were Searching Sewers for Valuables
The NYPD has released new information stating that individuals observed exiting a manhole near Penn Station were migrants searching the sewers for valuables.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 25, 2026 —
NEW YORK – The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has provided new details regarding individuals observed exiting a manhole cover near Penn Station. According to the NYPD, the individuals were identified as migrants who were searching the sewers for valuables.
The incident, which drew attention and prompted an NYPD response, involved people emerging from an access point in the vicinity of the busy transportation hub. The department’s statement clarifies the purpose of their presence in the sewer system, indicating it was an attempt to find discarded or lost items of value.
Further details regarding the specific number of individuals involved, the exact date and time of the observation, or any actions taken by the NYPD following the discovery were not immediately provided.
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