Baltimore Mother Reports Man Living in Sewer Harassed Children
A mother describes her children's terror after allegedly being chased by an individual living in the sewer system near their home.
A Baltimore mother has recounted a disturbing series of encounters where her children were allegedly harassed and chased by a man living in the sewer system beneath their home. Unique Wiggins initially found the claims hard to believe but grew concerned after her children reported similar incidents on multiple occasions.
The ordeal began when her 21-year-old daughter reported being confronted by a stranger. "Mom, I'm scared. The man told me I can't walk right here and to just dip," Wiggins recounted her daughter saying. When Wiggins asked who she was referring to, her daughter responded, "The man in the sewer."
After multiple children described similar experiences, Wiggins decided to investigate. She approached a nearby manhole and heard someone singing. Upon calling out, she engaged in a brief, confrontational exchange with the individual, demanding he leave her children alone, to which he reportedly replied, "No, tell them to leave me alone?"
Wiggins alleged that the man had not only spoken to her children from beneath the ground but had also chased them down the street. She contacted the Baltimore County Police, who informed her that the sewer lines and culverts were public property, limiting their immediate action.
Police confirmed that a man was arrested on October 13 and subsequently released on his own recognizance. A peace order was also served the following Thursday, set to expire on the day of the report. The charges, if any, have not been disclosed. Wiggins expressed dissatisfaction with the police response, stating, "I don't feel like I'm protected. I don't feel like my kids are protected." She believes measures like "no trespassing" signs and covering access points to the sewer system could prevent future occurrences.
Baltimore County Government issued a statement emphasizing the importance of resident safety while acknowledging the needs of the homeless population. "Every person deserves to be safe and treated with dignity, including people experiencing homelessness and behavioral health challenges," the statement read. Police indicated that attempts to offer services to the man were unsuccessful, and it remains unclear how long he may have been living in the underground space. A temporary peace order was issued on October 14, prohibiting the individual from contacting Wiggins or approaching her home.
