Men in Black have become a mysterious phenomenon in paranormal circles, often appearing to witnesses of strange events to intimidate or silence them. These enigmatic figures typically dress in outdated black suits and fedora hats, displaying behaviors that seem inhuman or mechanical. Their appearance is so distinctive that witnesses often recognize them from popular descriptions before any interaction even occurs.

Multiple accounts across North America describe these unusual figures exhibiting bizarre behaviors. In Calgary, a witness observed a man in black-style clothing moving with an unnatural marching gait, who seemed unable to touch door handles and eventually walked erratically across a field. Similarly, in Oregon, a pale-skinned man in black attire was seen holding a coffee cup at an odd angle, as if the cup was "dragging him along." These peculiar movements, along with their tendency to appear and disappear mysteriously, contribute to their otherworldly reputation.

Key Takeaways

Men in Black typically appear wearing outdated black suits and fedoras, with witnesses reporting their movements as mechanical or soldier-like.
Witnesses consistently report these figures exhibiting strange behaviors like inability to use doors properly or interact normally with everyday objects.
Historical accounts suggest these entities can appear and vanish inexplicably, sometimes creating memory confusion among witnesses.

Encounters with Strange Men in Black

Derek's Calgary Incident

In 1978, a peculiar series of events occurred in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Derek C and his wife were running errands when they noticed an unusual man outside an army surplus store. The stranger moved in an oddly formal, military-like march toward the store entrance. Curiously, he reached for the door handle but pulled away just before touching it, then turned and marched back down the steps.

Derek, who had read extensively about UFO phenomena, immediately recognized similarities to descriptions of Men in Black (MIB). The man wore outdated clothing and a 1950s-style fedora - classic MIB attire. After mentioning this observation to his wife, Derek continued into the store to purchase his work socks.

Second Sighting at a New McDonald's Restaurant

After completing their shopping, Derek and his wife drove to a newly built McDonald's restaurant adjacent to an open field. To their astonishment, they spotted the same strange man approaching the restaurant entrance. The individual repeated his peculiar behavior - marching up to the door, reaching for the handle, then suddenly turning away without entering.

This time, the man initially walked directly toward Derek's truck before veering left toward the field that led to the Trans-Canada Highway. Derek and his wife watched as the stranger's behavior became increasingly bizarre. Once in the darkness of the field, the man's movement pattern changed dramatically:

His posture became severely hunched
His arms flailed wildly
His walking pattern became erratic and unnatural

The man appeared to struggle with basic movement, exhibiting the type of physical awkwardness frequently reported in MIB encounters. Similar reports from other witnesses describe MIB figures who seem unable to perform simple human actions properly, such as walking or eating - suggesting these entities may be attempting to mimic human behavior without fully understanding it.

Unusual Behaviors of Men in Dark Suits

Strange Movements in the Dark

In 1978, a Calgary resident named Derek C had an unusual encounter with a peculiarly dressed man outside an army surplus store. The individual moved in an unnaturally rigid, soldier-like marching pattern. Derek observed the man approach the store entrance, reach for the door handle, then abruptly turn away without touching it before marching back down the steps.

Later that same day, Derek and his wife spotted the same figure at a newly built McDonald's restaurant. The man repeated the identical behavior—marching up to the door, reaching for the handle, then suddenly turning away. This time, however, the stranger walked directly toward Derek's truck before veering left into a dark field heading toward the Trans-Canada Highway.

What happened next was particularly alarming. As the man entered the darkness, his movement pattern changed dramatically. He became hunched over, flailing his arms in an erratic manner unlike typical drunken behavior. His walking became extremely abnormal, as if he was struggling with basic movement.

Unusual Encounter at a Coffee Shop in Oregon

A similar incident occurred on February 15, 2012, when a man named Mike witnessed a strange figure at a Starbucks in Hillsboro, Oregon. After finishing a conversation with an old friend, Mike remained to read his book when an unusual person caught his attention.

The individual had several distinctive features:

Approximately 6'2" tall
Extremely thin (135-140 pounds)
Wore a full-length black coat from neck to below ankles
Had a 1940s/50s style black fedora
Possessed unnaturally matte white skin "like there was no red blood cells"
White fuzz visible on his face

What particularly disturbed Mike was how the man carried his coffee. Instead of holding the cup close to his body as most people would, the strange figure held it far out in front of himself. Mike described the bizarre sight as if "the coffee was dragging him along"—an unnatural way of carrying a simple beverage that defied normal human behavior.

Another unusual case from 1950 involved "strange-looking men" near Kingman, Arizona, where one was severely burned. When they were transported to a hospital, they mysteriously departed in what was described as an ambulance. Despite the town being sealed off by local law enforcement, the vehicle and the men were never found, as if they had completely vanished.

Unexplained 1950 Kingman Incident

The Arizona Desert Crash

In June 1950, approximately one mile from the site of a previous disc-shaped object crash (which had occurred on May 24, 1953 near the Hualapai mountain), another similar object reportedly crashed. The incident drew responders from Kingman, forestry workers, and National Guardsmen who initially arrived to combat a fire that had apparently resulted from the crash. The remote desert location between Kingman and Las Vegas would later become significant as events unfolded.

The Mountain Encounter

During firefighting operations, a National Guard captain stumbled upon three unusual-looking individuals in the wooded area. One appeared severely burned while the other two showed signs of injury but were in better condition. Without hesitation, the captain assisted them by helping load the badly burned individual into his truck. The other two climbed into the cab with him, and they set off toward Kingman Hospital for medical attention.

The captain noted nothing particularly suspicious during this initial interaction, believing he was simply helping injured persons in need of medical care.

The Hospital Disappearance

Upon arriving at Kingman Hospital, the situation took a bizarre turn. The captain observed another unusual-looking man standing beside what appeared to be an ambulance near the entrance. One of the passengers in his truck immediately remarked, "That looks like our ambulance."

At this point, the captain began experiencing strange sensations, describing it as feeling "inebriated" or disoriented. Despite this, he approached the ambulance where the following exchange occurred:

Captain: "Who are you?" Man: "I'm the ambulance driver."

Noticing another strange individual in the passenger seat, the captain questioned him as well: Captain: "Who are you?" Man: "I'm the intern and I take care of people when they are in the ambulance."

Inexplicably, the captain accepted these vague explanations without question. He then helped transfer the burned individual into the ambulance. All three original individuals entered the vehicle before it drove away from the hospital—a decision that defied logical explanation given that the injured required immediate medical attention.

Moments later, Sheriff Frank Porter arrived urgently and questioned the captain:

Sheriff: "Did you just bring three men down off the mountain?" Captain: "Yeah, they just went that way in the ambulance."

The sheriff was visibly shocked and immediately implemented containment measures:

Issued an APB (All Points Bulletin)
Ordered the town sealed off
Initiated a search

Despite these efforts, neither the ambulance nor its occupants were ever located. Most puzzlingly, witnesses outside the hospital that day later reported difficulty remembering basic details about the vehicle—some even questioned whether it had been an ambulance at all. The individuals and their transportation had seemingly vanished without a trace.

Unexplained Men in Black Encounters: Bizarre Behavior Reports Across North America