Tis the porch pirate season: Police on Long Island report pattern of package theft

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Porch pirates stealing packages in Nassau County

Police on Long Island are warning homeowners after several FedEx packages were stolen by porch pirates from at least six homes across the area.

Police on Long Island are warning homeowners after several FedEx packages were stolen by porch pirates from at least six homes across the area.

The incidents happened between Oct. 5 and Oct. 13 throughout Nassau County.

Massapequa Park

  • Oct. 5 around 12:30 p.m. at a home on Pacific Street.
  • Oct. 11 around 11:30 a.m. at a home on Jerusalem Avenue.
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Porch pirates in action

Anyone with information is urged to call police.

  • Oct. 13 around 3:03 p.m. at a home on Park Lane.
  • Oct. 14 around 12:50 p.m. at a home on Philadelphia Avenue.

Massapequa

  • Oct. 11 around 4:12 p.m. at a home on Hamilton Avenue.
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Using technology to catch porch pirates

Tis' the season for porch pirates, criminals who grab packages before they can be picked up at the front door.

Wantagh

  • Oct. 16 around 1:46 p.m. at a home on Bayview Avenue.

According to police, in each incident, the suspect walks up to the front door, takes the package and leaves on foot.

Police are warning homeowners to be vigilant in time for the holidays.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.