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Package Theft On The Rise In Suburban Philadelphia, Authorities Warn Package Theft On The Rise In Suburban Philadelphia, Authorities Warn
Package Theft On The Rise In Suburban Philadelphia, Authorities Warn With the holiday season upon us, authorities in Montgomery County are warning residents about a reported rise in package theft.  Organized rings target residential neighborhoods during daylight hours and can often swipe packages before buyers even know they have received them, officials say.  Lower Gwynedd police announced they are increasing patrols in neighborhoods to deter thieves, but residents can also take steps of their own.  Here's how Lower Gwynedd police suggest staying one step ahead this holiday season:  Have your package shipped to a secondary pickup locat…

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by Mac Bullock
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'First Grinch Of The Season': Package Thief Wanted In Chesco, Police Say 'First Grinch Of The Season': Package Thief Wanted In Chesco, Police Say
'First Grinch Of The Season': Package Thief Wanted In Chesco, Police Say It's that time of year again, say Westtown-East Goshen police.  Investigators are looking for the "Grinch" who stole several Amazon packages from a home on Carrie Lane in Westtown, the department said.  A doorbell camera video shows the thief taking the packages on Nov. 14 around 1:50 p.m., according to police. Any other area residents with security cameras are asked to check their footage from that day, officials said.  He is described as a man in his 20s wearing a black hat and a gray T-shirt with "Pentair" written across the chest.  Anyone who can identify him shoul…

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by Mac Bullock
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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
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. On December 7, 2021 around 4:30pm, the depicted person stole a package from a porch…

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by Valerie Musson
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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
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RECOGNIZE HIM? Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Porch Pirate Caught On Camera RECOGNIZE HIM? Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Porch Pirate Caught On Camera
Recognize HIM? Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Porch Pirate Caught On Camera Police in Bethlehem Township are seeking the public’s help identifying a man who was caught on surveillance footage stealing packages from a front porch last week. The man, pictured above, was seen snatching two packages from a front porch in the township in the surveillance video posted to the local police Facebook page. The thefts occurred on Feb. 17, police said. Watch the full video clip here. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Investigator Fox at (610) 419-9646 or email efox@bethlehemtwp.com.

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by Valerie Musson