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Washington police searching for ‘porch pirates’

The theft of packages from porches is on the rise in Washington. “Porch pirates” are thieves who steal packages from porches and doorsteps. According to Washington Detective Jordan Faust, numerous recent reports of the crime have come from the city’s Seventh Ward. The department ...

Law-enhancing porch piracy penalties to take effect; local cases are few

A law making it possible for porch pirates to be charged with a felony for repeat offenses is due to take effect next month; however, local law enforcement gets few reports of these cases. Porch pirates – thieves who swipe packages from your doorstep – have been an issue as Americans turn ...