"Porch pirates" stole $12 billion in goods in the last year ... - CBS News
Dec 11, 2024 · Package thieves, often called "porch pirates," pose a growing threat to online shoppers. Over the past year, criminals have stolen some $12 billion worth of goods delivered to people's homes,...
Oak Lawn, Illinois man catches porch pirates on camera, but ... - CBS News
2 days ago · Suburban Chicago man tracks down porch pirates, but police say hands are tied 01:04. OAK LAWN, Ill. (CBS) -- An Oak Lawn man's packages were stolen from his front step—so he turned into a ...
Porch pirate steals package in front of UPS driver - WREG.com
Dec 19, 2024 · MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A porch pirate was caught on camera Wednesday afternoon, apparently swiping a package from the front porch of a home in the Chickasaw Gardens area right in front of a UPS driver.
Leeds Police catch real life ‘Grinch’ as state ... - WBRC FOX6 News
Dec 19, 2024 · Stolen packages are a growing problem in Alabama. State Sen. April Weaver (R – Brierfield) is trying to crack down on it by sponsoring a “porch pirate” bill that makes it a felony to steal packages. Under the proposal, someone could get up to 20 years in prison.
Porch pirates stole 120 million packages last year. Here's how you …
Dec 3, 2024 · Local officials and retailers are warning Americans to remain vigilant so they will not be a victim of a porch pirate, someone who steals packages from a person's home.
Porch pirate steals package in front of FedEx delivery ... - Fox News
Jun 10, 2024 · A brazen porch pirate in Ohio was recently caught on home surveillance video stealing a package right in front of a FedEx delivery driver, who had set the box down on a doorstep just seconds...
Police, neighbors look for ways to stop porch pirates in ... - CBS News
Dec 10, 2024 · ASHLAND - They're quick, they're bold and police say porch pirates are out there waiting for the right opportune time to swipe your package right from your front doorstep.
Florida porch pirates can be charged with felonies, depending on …
Dec 16, 2024 · Authorities are reminding residents that porch pirates can now be charged with a third-degree felony if the property they steal is valued at $40 or more.
See porch pirate snag a package just seconds after delivery
Jun 11, 2024 · Surveillance video shows porch pirate steal a package even before the delivery guy leaves the porch. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.
GOODBYE PORCH PIRATES: Theft penalties increase in Florida ... - Fox 4 News
Sep 23, 2024 · Under Governor Ron Desantis' new law (HB 549), if a group of 5 or more people commits retail theft it is punishable up to 5 years in prison as a third-degree felony. Plus, it's a...