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Know Him? CT FedEx Driver Assaulted Delivering Package, Police Say Know Him? CT FedEx Driver Assaulted Delivering Package, Police Say
Know Him? CT FedEx Driver Assaulted Delivering Package, Police Say Police in Connecticut are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly attacked a FedEx driver as he was delivering a package. The incident took place in Hartford County around a5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23 on Lydall Street in Manchester. Manchester police responded to a home on Lydall Street for a report of package theft, said Lt. Ryan Shea, of the Manchester Police. When they arrived on the scene, a FedEx driver reported he was attacked by a man while approaching the residence with a package, Shea said. The driver said the suspect arrived in a vehicle and got out of th…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect Wanted For Stealing Packages From Front Porch In Fairfield County Suspect Wanted For Stealing Packages From Front Porch In Fairfield County
Suspect Wanted For Stealing Packages From Front Porch In Fairfield County With the holiday season in full swing, it's also a big time for delivery thefts.  Police in Fairfield County received a report of an individual stealing packages off of a resident's front porch. Officers responded to a home on Great Hill Road in Darien at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, after receiving a report that packages were stolen off of the front porch, the Darien Police Department said. The complainant told police that she heard her dog barking near the front window at 4:30 p.m. and saw an individual trying to pick up packages that were delivered, according to the report. …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police In Fairfield County Offer Residents Guidance On Preventing Holiday Package Thefts Police In Fairfield County Offer Residents Guidance On Preventing Holiday Package Thefts
Police In Fairfield County Offer Residents Guidance On Preventing Holiday Package Thefts Police are offering residents guidance on preventing the theft of holiday packages. During the holiday season, there is an increase in online shopping, which means the items will be shipped to your home, said Sgt. Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police Department in Fairfield County.  Skoumbros said there are concerns that package thefts will increase in the coming weeks.  To make sure you hold onto all of your gifts, police are offering some tips to ensure a safe holiday season. Package Theft: Have your package delivered to your workplace. Require a signature for deliv…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
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
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
News
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
Business
Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60 Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60
Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60 There's no such thing as being "too secure," especially when it comes to safeguarding your home. The blurams Outdoor Pro Security Camera Outdoor System will help add a layer of protection to your home during the holiday season, when package theft tends to rise, and beyond. Initially priced at $89, this security camera is currently 33% off at $59.99. Home security cameras are critical for a plethora of reasons. Besides the fact that you'll have an extra eye on your property, it can help deter potential crimes against your home or even your neighbor's if their house is in the view of your camer…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Police & Fire
Video, Photos: Wanted Suspects With Gun Steal Packages From Fairfield County Home Video, Photos: Wanted Suspects With Gun Steal Packages From Fairfield County Home
Video, Photos: Wanted Suspects With Gun Steal Packages From Fairfield County Home Police are attempting to locate two men who were caught on camera wielding weapons and stealing packages from homes in Fairfield County. The surveillance video of the two suspects was released by the Fairfield Police Department. The two are allegedly responsible for stealing packages and breaking into multiple motor vehicles in the Lake Hills section of town earlier in the summer. According to police, the department received reports from eight residents who reported that their vehicles were entered overnight and personal items were stolen. In one incident, police said that a Papurah Road…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed For Package-Stealing Spree In Fairfield County Duo Nabbed For Package-Stealing Spree In Fairfield County
Duo Nabbed For Package-Stealing Spree In Fairfield County Two alleged Fairfield County porch pirates are facing charges after being busted stealing packages that were delivered to area homes, police said. Stratford resident Thomas Dapp, 19, and Bridgeport resident Christian Giles, 20, were apprehended by Fairfield Police investigators on Monday, Aug. 24 after being caught stealing from the porches of homes near Oldfield Road. Police said that at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, officers were alerted to two men stealing packages, with their descriptions broadcast to investigators in the area. Within minutes, police said that the officers locate…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Know Him? Police Seek Public's Help In Locating Fairfield Porch Pirate Know Him? Police Seek Public's Help In Locating Fairfield Porch Pirate
Know Him? Police Seek Public's Help In Locating Fairfield Porch Pirate Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man who allegedly stole packages off a porch. The incident took place on Wednesday, Dec. 11 in Fairfield, when the man can be seen on a Ring video taking several packages in the area of Park Avenue, said the Fairfield Police. The man appeared to carry a black garbage bag to put the stolen items in it, police said. The man is described as being a white male, wearing a red hat with facial hair, a green jacket, black and white pants, and white shoes. He appeared to be riding a BMX-style bicycle.  Anyone who can identify the man…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates
Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates Area residents should be on high alert for porch pirates after several deliveries were reported stolen to police over the summer. Police issued an alert cautioning that there have been several reports of packages being stolen from area homes after they were delivered. Police said that locals should be vigilant for people or vehicles that are unfamiliar to the neighborhood, and arrangements should be made to have packages delivered while one is at home, or to have a trusted person secure the items. According to police, to avoid being the victim of a porch pirate, residents should: Reques…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Video: Do You Know This Porch Pirate On Loose After Stealing Package In Fairfield? Video: Do You Know This Porch Pirate On Loose After Stealing Package In Fairfield?
Video: Do You Know This Porch Pirate On Loose After Stealing Package In Fairfield? A real-life Grinch was caught on camera in Fairfield stealing a package from the front door of a  home. Investigators from the Fairfield Police Department released surveillance video of a man who was caught red-handed stealing two packages from a Park Avenue home on Wednesday, Dec. 19. In the video, the man can be seen parking his car, sprinting up to the porch, and stealing the two Amazon packages. The footage was captured on a doorbell surveillance camera. Police described the suspect as a white or Hispanic man in his mid-30s, wearing a dark winter hat, blue jeans and a dark colored …

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by Zak Failla
News
New Tips: Prevent Porch Pirates From Spoiling Holiday Season New Tips: Prevent Porch Pirates From Spoiling Holiday Season
New Tips: Prevent Porch Pirates From Spoiling Holiday Season With holiday season in full swing, e-commerce sales are on the rise. That being said, it only takes a moment for a package to get snatched and stolen right off of your porch by what people are calling ‘porch pirates.’ Police are raising awareness about this type of thievery, which is becoming increasingly popular in many areas. Here’s what you need to know about preventing porch pirate thievery this season: Get Packages Delivered to an Alternate Location If you live in an area that’s particularly prone to pirates, consider getting packages sent to an alternate address, like your workplace.…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Know Him? Police Attempting To ID Porch Pirate Suspect In Fairfield County Know Him? Police Attempting To ID Porch Pirate Suspect In Fairfield County
Know Him? Police Attempting To ID Porch Pirate Suspect In Fairfield County Police are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a porch pirate caught on camera stealing a package. Stratford Police released a surveillance video on Tuesday of a suspect, who can be seen stuffing a package from a local home into a bag before pulling away in an SUV. The video, which was released on social media, can be seen in its completion, here. Investigators are attempting to identify the suspect, who allegedly may have stolen packages from other area residences. Anyone who recognizes the man or who has information into the porch poaching has been asked to con…

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by Zak Failla