Homeless man found living in underground vault in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo
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A homeless man was recently arrested after being found living in an underground utility vault in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo last week.
The discovery: The vault is located next to the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) on Alameda Street.
Security guards first noticed the man on the night of July 3 carrying multiple bags into the vault, according to JANM CFO Doug Van Kirk. Afterward, the man allegedly climbed into a larger vault. Los Angeles police were then called.
What’s inside: Underground vaults house electrical lines or water and natural gas valves.
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Van Kirk said theirs provided no access to the museum but that connecting pipes and someone camping inside them pose a serious fire concern. Empty food containers and other debris were reportedly found inside the vaults, which were locked on Friday.
The charges: The man was still inside the larger vault when authorities arrived. He allegedly hit one officer after being ordered to climb up. While searching him, police reportedly found a replica gun and drug paraphernalia. He is facing charges of trespassing and battery on a police officer.
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