MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - Miramar Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a porch pirate caught on camera stealing packages in the River Run community.
The female subject, who police said is responsible for at least three thefts, may be linked to additional incidents, according to area residents.
The thefts were captured on camera on Nov. 21 at residences along the 2400 block of Riverdale Drive, the 9800 block of Miramar Blvd and the 9700 block of Bosque Lane in Miramar.
The subject was observed exiting the passenger door of a black SUV and swiping packages from front porches.
A homeowner said he had their $140 Apple TV streaming box stolen.
“We got a notification, and someone was there at the house,” he said.
The homeowner, who didn’t want to be identified, told 7News how he felt about the person who walked up to his front door and stole his belongings.
“You work real hard, for one, and then you buy stuff that you need, and you know, you feel violated for someone to just randomly walk up and just take your package,” he said. “You see your money walking away from you, you know? It’s just really, really bad.”
The homeowner said he couldn’t believe his eyes when he viewed the Ring surveillance footage.
“For her to be helping herself to other people’s property, it’s just – I don’t know what’s going through her head,” he said.
However, this homeowner said, he is not alone.
“I checked the Ring neighborhood notification, and I see it was like maybe four or five other houses that both her and her boyfriend, you know, they were just driving around, stealing packages on that day,” he said.
With Christmas just weeks away, neighbors are wondering if they might see more of this kind of behavior.
“Makes me more cautious about things. It takes away the comfort of your own home, because you order things to your house for convenience and to feel comfortable,” area resident Alanni Hernandez said. “And, at your front door, it’s kind of an invasion of privacy.”
“I don’t think I want to order anything, order curbside at least,” area resident Bryan Laine said. “I hope they really stop that person ’cause it’s really – it’s not fair for us who was actually buying the stuff, and waiting for stuff like this is a convenience to us, and now I feel like it’s not right.”
According to consumer experts, that is an option to avoid having purchases taken like this.
People could also sign up for alerts from FedEx, UPS and even the U.S. Post Office that will notify them when a package is going to be delivered. People who want to be sure they will receive their deliveries can sign up for an Amazon locker if they use Amazon or pick up your packages at Whole Foods.
But police want to find this person, as well as whoever was driving the SUV.
“This young lady, she’s very brazen, she absolutely has no care in the world,” said the homeowner. “I don’t have words to explain, you know.”
If you have any information on these thefts of the subject’s whereabouts, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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