Porch pirate caught on camera stealing package in West Philadelphia

Porchpir

PHILADELPHIA — Police are investigating a package theft that occurred in West Philadelphia late last month, after a man was caught on private security footage walking off with a delivery from a porch.

The incident took place on June 26 around 2:00 p.m. along the 4800 block of Trinity Place. Surveillance video captured the male suspect approaching a residence and removing a package that had recently been delivered.

After taking the package, the man was seen walking toward 49th Street, according to investigators.

Authorities have not released a description of the suspect but are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual captured on video.

“The Philadelphia Police Department needs your help,” officials stated in a request for assistance.

Related News: Shooting erupts at North Philly bar leaving one injured

Anyone with information is urged to contact the department’s Southwest Detective Division.

author avatar
Phil Stilton
Phil Stilton is the editor and owner of Shore News Network - These articles were edited by Phil Stilton. Stilton is a 30 year media and information services expert and a Gulf War era U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Shore News Network is the Jersey Shore's #1 Independently Local News Source. Multiple sources and writers contributed to these reports.
Scroll to Top