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Stolen Packages: Police In Westchester County Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates' Stolen Packages: Police In Westchester County Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates'
Stolen Packages: Police In Westchester County Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates' A police department in Westchester County is reminding people that the approach of the holiday season also comes with an increase in stolen packages.  According to the Eastchester Police Department, it is common for holiday gifts to be stolen by individuals known as "porch pirates" when they are delivered to a residence when nobody is home.  These "pirates" often drive around neighborhoods looking for packages that have been dropped off on doorsteps and apartment building lobbies, grabbing them, and then leaving the area before they are seen, police said.  For those unable t…

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by Ben Crnic
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
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
Police & Fire
Packages Of 30 Victims Found At Accused Mount Vernon Porch Pirate's Home Packages Of 30 Victims Found At Accused Mount Vernon Porch Pirate's Home
Packages Of 30 Victims Found At Accused Mount Vernon Porch Pirate's Home A Westchester County man was arrested for allegedly stealing packages off the porches of more than 30 homes. Everett Shaw was arrested after he was caught stealing a package off a porch in Mount Vernon, said News 12. When Mount Vernon police searched Shaw's home, they said they found packages belonging to more than 30 victims.  All of the packages were allegedly stolen over the last few weeks, News 12 said. Shaw is being held at the county jail on numerous charges including burglary, possession of stolen property, and larceny.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Westchester Porch Pirate, Pals Stole $600K In Checks From Mail, Feds Say Westchester Porch Pirate, Pals Stole $600K In Checks From Mail, Feds Say
Westchester Porch Pirate, Pals Stole $600K In Checks From Mail, Feds Say A man charged with pirating Christmas packages from porches in Yonkers was part of a crew that stole, altered and cashed $600,000 in checks mailed in Passaic, Morris, Essex and Somerset counties the past 10 months, federal authorities said Friday. Claude Anthony Burnett, 23, who was captured by U.S. Postal Inspection Service agents, now faces charges that can bring way more serious consequences than package snatching. Meanwhile, victims were left trying to sort out their finances. From at least February of this year until just last month, Burnett and others fished envelopes containing chec…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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
Two Suspects Nabbed After High-Speed Chase In Westchester Leaves Six Cars Damaged Two Suspects Nabbed After High-Speed Chase In Westchester Leaves Six Cars Damaged
Two Suspects Nabbed After High-Speed Chase In Westchester Leaves Six Cars Damaged Three police officers were injured during a high-speed chase in Westchester, which also left six parked damaged. The chase took place around 3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, when police attempted to stop a vehicle with two men suspected of stealing packages that had been delivered to homes in Yonkers, said Yonkers Police Det. Sgt. Dean Politopoulos.  According to Politopoulos, when police attempted to stop the vehicle, the men refused to stop and traveled at a high rate of speed down Central Park Avenue northbound in the southbound lanes, slamming into six parked cars as they fled…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Porch Pirate Caught On Camera Stealing Packages In Mount Vernon Porch Pirate Caught On Camera Stealing Packages In Mount Vernon
Porch Pirate Caught On Camera Stealing Packages In Mount Vernon A Westchester community is on high alert after a porch pirate was caught on camera following a delivery truck and stealing freshly delivered packages during the holiday season. Police investigators in Mount Vernon are investigating a suspicious man who was captured on a doorbell camera walking up to a city home and stealing packages as soon as they were delivered on North Fulton Avenue. Other packages and items have also been reported stolen in the area. In the photo, the hooded African American man can be seen wearing a dark jacket and reflective construction vest. No other information ha…

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by Zak Failla
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
Police Release New Info On BMW Driving Porch Pirates In Westchester Police Release New Info On BMW Driving Porch Pirates In Westchester
Police Release New Info On BMW Driving Porch Pirates In Westchester Police investigators have released new information as they attempt to track down a pair of porch pirates who were caught on camera stalking a delivery truck and taking off with freshly delivered packages. Investigators at the Scarsdale Police Department received a report at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Friday, March 1, of a package theft that had just taken place, Det. Lt. Edward Murphy said.  Murphy said that within minutes of the delivery being dropped off, an African American man wearing a dark colored sweatshirt and hat exited a white SUV that was being driven by a second suspect. T…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Know Them? Police Attempt To Locate Westchester Porch Pirates Spotted In SUV Know Them? Police Attempt To Locate Westchester Porch Pirates Spotted In SUV
Know Them? Police Attempt To Locate Westchester Porch Pirates Spotted In SUV See anything? The Scarsdale Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a porch pirate who was caught on camera stealing a package in front of a Graham Road home on Friday afternoon. Investigators at the Scarsdale Police Department received a report at approximately 12:15 p.m. on Friday, March 1, of a package theft that had just taken place, Det. Lt. Edward Murphy said. Murphy said that within minutes of the delivery being dropped off, an African American man wearing a dark colored sweatshirt and hat exited a white SUV that was being driven by a second suspect. Th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Porch Pirate Caught Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say Porch Pirate Caught Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say
Porch Pirate Caught Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say A real-life Grinch is in police custody after he was caught red-handed stealing a package from the front door of a Westchester home. Joshua Ismail, 25, of Bruce Avenue in Yonkers, was arrested this week after he was caught on camera stealing a neighbor’s package and walking off with it, according to Yonkers Police. In the video, hecan be seen walking on Bruce Avenue in sweatpants and a hoodie doing a double-take when he saw the package. He proceeded to walk up to the porch, steal the package and casually take off with it. Investigators did not disclose what was stolen. Ismail was arrested …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say
Porch Pirate Busted Stealing Package In Westchester, Police Say A porch pirate was arrested in Westchester after getting busted stealing packages from a local home, police said. Bronx resident Jean Tapia, 33, has been arrested after allegedly stealing a package from a home in the Edgemont neighborhood, Greenburgh Police Sgt. Brian Matthews announced on Wednesday. Tapia was arrested this week and charged with one count of petit larceny. He has been booked at Greenburgh Police Headquarters and has since been released on bail. Tapia is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to respond to the charge. Police said that locals should be vigilant fo…

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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
Police Probe Packages Stolen Outside Homes In Westchester Community Police Probe Packages Stolen Outside Homes In Westchester Community
Police Probe Packages Stolen Outside Homes In Westchester Community As the holiday season approaches police are investigating four different incidents of thefts of packages from doorsteps and expect more "porch pirates" to be on the prowl. The thefts took place between Oct. 18 and Nov. 3 at four homes in Greenburgh, said Lt. Kobie Powell with the Greenburgh Police Department. Due to the thefts, Powell and the department are urging residents to consider purchasing a security/video surveillance system to deter thieves and to take steps to safeguard their packages. The first incident took place on Thursday, Oct. 18, around 2:30 p.m. on Eastern Road in Hartsd…

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by Kathy Reakes