'Looking for Treasure': Trio Caught Trespassing in Brooklyn Sewer
Briefly

Three men were arrested in Brooklyn for impersonating city workers and removing a manhole cover, prompting a police investigation into their activities. The suspects, Shawan Thompson, Willie Green, and Zion McKenzie, were caught in broad daylight while two others escaped. Their implausible explanations for their actions raised questions about their intentions, although police found no connections to terror activities. The arrested individuals face multiple charges including burglary and trespass. Their unusual behavior and tools suggest a more elaborate scheme may have been at play, making the ongoing investigation necessary.
A busy Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn saw three men pose as city workers, removing a manhole cover and descending into the sewer, prompting a police investigation.
Despite the suspects' bizarre claims of seeking treasure or being hired to clean the sewer, police determined that their activities were illegal and not terror-related.
Read at The New York Sun
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