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Group of men spotted opening another manhole cover, entering sewer in New York

On Thursday, five people were captured on surveillance video entering a manhole at the intersection of Wantagh and Jerusalem avenues in Wantagh, Long Island; Nassau County Police investigated but found no one inside the sewer system.
This incident appears linked to a growing trend of "underground scavenger" activity in New York City, where groups have entered manholes across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens this year searching for valuables like jewelry and currency.
Surveillance footage often shows individuals wearing headlamps and dark clothing, with reports of similar incidents dating to 2015; the New York City Department of Environmental Protection warned entering the city's more than 7,400 miles of sewer pipes is illegal and extremely dangerous.
Officials emphasized that sewers contain hazards including noxious gases, unstable surfaces, and flooding risks; the New York Police Department has not made arrests in these cases despite thorough investigations.
Local residents have expressed concern about the group's motives, while detectives have speculated some individuals may be searching for items of value; the exact purpose of these descents remains unclear to authorities.

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