 SCP-017 is a shadow person, who can consume any item, which casts a shadow on it. And it is similar to SCP-017 have appeared globally, and civilians may be in mortal danger. You must follow safety orders to stay safe. You must not go outside at night, under any circumstances. At night the shadow people are at their most dangerous, and will consume anything close to them. If you must travel, do it in vain and make sure to stay in well it areas. The SCP Foundation is working on containing the entities, please do not interfere with Foundation operations. Rest assured that the situation will be resolved soon. The SCP Foundation. Secure. Contain. Protect.