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5 people spotted climbing out of manhole in New York City

NEW YORK -- Five people were spotted climbing out of the sewer on the Upper East Side of Manhattan early Friday morning.

The five, including at least one woman, were seen coming out of a manhole on East 82nd Street at around 2:10 a.m.

They drove off in a black SUV, last seen toward East End Avenue from East 82nd Street. No arrests have been made

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