NYPD: Pair Found Climbing Out of Manhole Were Hunting for Valuables

NYPD officers arrested two men who were spotted climbing out of a Manhattan manhole, saying the pair were likely searching the city's sewers for valuables and scrap metal.

What to Know

  • NYPD officers arrested two men accused of climbing out of a Manhattan manhole near a hotel frequently used by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, triggering a security sweep.
  • Investigators don't believe the suspects were targeting Netanyahu or the U.N. General Assembly, saying they were likely searching the sewer system for valuables or scrap metal.
  • Police say similar sewer trespassing incidents have increased in recent months, including a previous case in Brooklyn that resulted in arrests.
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