Massapequa, NY
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Woman Driving Amazon Delivery Truck Steals Packages In NY Woman Driving Amazon Delivery Truck Steals Packages In NY
Woman Driving Amazon Delivery Truck Steals Packages In NY Police are asking the public for assistance identifying an alleged Amazon driver who was ripping off packages when she was supposed to be delivering them in New York. The incident took place in Brooklyn on Saturday, Oct. 29, said the New York City Police Department. It was reported to police that a woman driving an Amazon delivery truck exited the company vehicle to deliver packages to a residence in the vicinity of 58th Street and 13th Avenue, said the NYPD. Police say that while in front of the home, the woman removed packages that were already at the location from previous deliveries an…

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by Kathy Reakes
Teaneck, NJ
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GOTCHA! Teaneck Police Tap Trio Of Bronx Porch Pirates In Package-Packed Sedan GOTCHA! Teaneck Police Tap Trio Of Bronx Porch Pirates In Package-Packed Sedan
Gotcha! Teaneck Police Tap Trio Of Bronx Porch Pirates In Package-Packed Sedan Teaneck police nabbed three porch pirates from the Bronx in a car packed with packages that had just been stolen from nearly a dozen homes in town, authorities said. An alert resident immediately dialed 911 after seeing a package snatched from a doorstep, Police Chief Glen O’Reilly said. A second resident supplied a security video showing one of the thieves, as well as their getaway car, O’Reilly said (see photo below). As police converged on the area, Officer Nick Ruscingno spotted the sedan. You can see the passenger door to the getaway car open as one of the thieves flees a Teaneck…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing Package From Porch In Centereach Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing Package From Porch In Centereach
Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing Package From Porch In Centereach Police have asked the public for help locating a man accused of stealing a package from a porch on Long Island. A man stole a package from the porch of a home near Main Avenue in Centereach at about 1:50 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Nicole Valinote
Gaithersburg, MD
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Amazon Delivery Driver Suspected Of Stealing Packages In Maryland: Police Amazon Delivery Driver Suspected Of Stealing Packages In Maryland: Police
Amazon Delivery Driver Suspected Of Stealing Packages In Maryland: Police An Amazon delivery driver is suspected of stealing a package from a home in Bowie after making a delivery to the same address, according to police. On Jan. 5, at approximately 4:46 P.M., the suspect stole a UPS package from a residence on the 3500 block of Evans Mill Ct., after making his expected delivery, Bowie Police said. The theft was caught on a residential security camera and the suspect is believed to be an Amazon delivery driver, according to officials, who may be responsible for additional package thefts. Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man.  Flyer…

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by Joe Gomez
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Accused Of Stealing Packages Off Porch In Suffolk County Woman Accused Of Stealing Packages Off Porch In Suffolk County
Woman Accused Of Stealing Packages Off Porch In Suffolk County Authorities are searching for a woman accused of stealing packages off of a porch on Long Island. The woman stole the packages off the porch of a home on Stony Brook Road in Stony Brook at about 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 19, according to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Nicole Valinote
Brookfield, CT
Police & Fire
Woman Faces Larceny, Risk Of Injury To Child Charges In Fairfield County Woman Faces Larceny, Risk Of Injury To Child Charges In Fairfield County
Woman Faces Larceny, Risk Of Injury To Child Charges In Fairfield County A 47-year-old woman has been charged after authorities said she stole a package at a Fairfield County apartment complex. On Saturday, Dec. 11, Tammy Platt, of New Canaan, surrendered herself to police on an active arrest warrant for charges of sixth-degree larceny and risk of injury to a child, the New Canaan Police Department reported. New Canaan Police received a complaint on Thursday, Sept. 30, of a package theft inside the apartment complex at 59 Millport Ave.  Video surveillance showed Platt and a child taking the package, putting it in a bag, and walking away, police said. Plat…

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by Nicole Valinote
Bethlehem, PA
Police & Fire
Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Brazen Porch Pirate Caught On Video Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Brazen Porch Pirate Caught On Video
Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Brazen Porch Pirate Caught On Video Bethlehem Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a porch pirate who was caught on surveillance footage in a brazen package theft. The suspect — seen above — stole a package from a porch on Carter Road in Bethlehem Township and fled as a passenger in a silver vehicle around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, township police said. Neighborhood residents are asked to check surveillance footage, check for missing packages and report any thefts to police. Scroll down to view the full 21-second surveillance clip. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is asked to contact Inv. Fox at 610-419-…

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by Valerie Musson
Brookfield, CT
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Unlikely Porch Pirate Steals Package In Fairfield County Unlikely Porch Pirate Steals Package In Fairfield County
Unlikely Porch Pirate Steals Package In Fairfield County After a Connecticut woman didn't receive the package she ordered, she did some digging and discovered an unlikely culprit in Fairfield County. NBC Connecticut reported that Betsy Lockhart of the Town of Fairfield was looking forward to receiving a pair of hoop earrings she had ordered.  After she was notified that the package had arrived, she was unable to find it outside of her door, the news outlet reported. When she checked the security footage, she saw that a possum was the thief.  She told NBC Connecticut that her husband went out searching for the sneaky possum, but t…

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by Nicole Valinote
Fort Lee, NJ
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SEEN HIM? Video Shows Porch Pirate Snatching Packages In Leonia SEEN HIM? Video Shows Porch Pirate Snatching Packages In Leonia
Seen HIM? Video Shows Porch Pirate Snatching Packages In Leonia A porch pirate briefly loiters around the front of a Leonia home before snatching two packages, video released by police shows. The thief -- wearing a COVID mask, a cap and a hoodie -- struck in the 100 block of Reldyes Avenue shortly before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, then took off in a silver SUV believed to be a Genesis GV80, Police Chief Scott Tamagny said. HERE's THE VIDEO: "Package thefts are on the rise this time of year. Take precautions," Tamagny said. To protect your purchases, police suggest tracking deliveries and having a friend or neighbor collect your package (For a small fee, you c…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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These Are The 10 Safest Towns In PA, Website Says These Are The 10 Safest Towns In PA, Website Says
These Are The 10 Safest Towns In PA, Website Says A new report from Safewise determined the 50 safest towns in Pennsylvania, with several Daily Voice coverage area towns ranking among the top 10. The Keystone State continues to have lower crime rates than the rest of the country, and its safest cities report fewer than five crimes per 1,000 people on average, the website says citing FBI crime report data. They also detailed Pennsylvanians' concerns about violent crime, property crime, package theft, and gun violence. Here are the 10 safest towns: 1. Luzerne Township, (Fayette County) 2. Jackson Township (Luzerne County) 3. Breckno…

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by Nicole Acosta
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Police Search For Man Who Allegedly Stole Package Containing Cellphone In Suffolk County Police Search For Man Who Allegedly Stole Package Containing Cellphone In Suffolk County
Police Search For Man Who Allegedly Stole Package Containing Cellphone In Suffolk County Police are asking the public for help identifying and locating a man accused of stealing a package containing a cellphone from a porch in Suffolk County. A man stole a package off a porch on Charles Road in East Patchogue at about 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. The phone was valued at $1,200, police said. Authorities are offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Nicole Valinote
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Bloomfield Police Nab Accused Porch Pirate From East Orange Bloomfield Police Nab Accused Porch Pirate From East Orange
Bloomfield Police Nab Accused Porch Pirate From East Orange Authorities in Bloomfield nabbed a 27-year-old man who they say stole packages from two local homes. Cesar Pagan Torres, of East Orange, was arrested on May 19 in connection with the incidents, Bloomfield Public Safety Director Samuel DeMaio said. A Chester Avenue (Bloomfield) resident saw a man take a package from his front porch via surveillance video on May 18 around 6:45 p.m., DeMaio said. The video showed a thin white male wearing a black hat, dark colored hooded sweatshirt, riding a red bicycle, police said. The package contained bathing suits valued at $80, police said. Earlier tha…

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by Cecilia Levine