‘Porch pirate’ in Decatur condo complicated swipes packages, spoils Christmas for residents

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County police need assistance figuring out a person accused of swiping packages off the entrance doorsteps of residents inside a Decatur condo complicated. The newest incident was earlier this week.

“It was in all probability there lower than half-hour,” one resident advised FOX 5.

The girl, who didn’t need to be recognized, says earlier than she may get excited in regards to the prospect of a package deal being delivered, a porch pirate focusing on residents of East Perimeter Pointe Residences on Snapfinger Woods Drive obtained to it first.

“Somebody walked by, got here again from across the nook and took a package deal from out the door,” she said. “I checked the Ring footage and that’s how I noticed what occurred.”

Now DeKalb County police try to determine the person seen in a black hoodie and skullcap. Video exhibits him strolling previous her door after which shortly grabbing the current she says was a Christmas reward for her accomplice.

“It’s simply irritating since you work onerous for every little thing, and to see any individual simply really feel so entitled to only stroll by and take one thing that you’re working onerous towards having the ability to pay for,” she advised FOX 5.

The resident says she posted that video on the Ring platform and was surprised to see replies from different residents saying they’d additionally had packages swiped by the identical particular person.

“Really, any individual posted one other video shortly after the place he’d stole one other package deal and somebody’s trash can,” she recalled.

DeKalb County Police say theft is a matter all 12 months round, nevertheless it’s actually necessary this time of 12 months to take additional precautions to chase away thieves.

“Issues that one would possibly contemplate is scheduling deliveries round occasions they’re going to be house. In the event that they’re not going to be house, perhaps ask a neighbor to obtain the package deal on their behalf, using package deal lockers via storage places,” Detective David Craig advised FOX 5.

Police say one other good possibility is getting a P.O. Field. That resident says after coping with different points on the complicated in current months, she plans to maneuver out all collectively.

DeKalb County police say the investigation into the theft case is ongoing. For those who acknowledge that man, give detectives a name. You can even submit an nameless tip utilizing the company’s smartphone app.