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Video shows porch pirate stealing package from Fan home

Posted at 9:09 PM, Dec 17, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-17 21:40:39-05

RICHMOND, Va. – A Fan homeowner is sounding the alarm after she said surveillance video captured a person stealing a package from her porch Friday afternoon.

The homeowner said the theft happened at 3 p.m. at the her home in the 2800 block of West Grace Street just after 3:05 p.m.

“It is that time of year to be aware of your packages,” she posted. “Just had a package stolen from our porch. Be on the look out for this individual.”

The victim, who filed a report with police, said the Amazon box contained Christmas gifts worth about $40.

She said the cigarette-smoking suspect actually sat down on her stoop to make sure no one was around before grabbing the package.

If you have information that could help police, please call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 or http://www.7801000.com.

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