Gardner Police Report Pirate Thefts on the Porch, Perpetrators Wearing Amazon Vests
Gardner, MA – The Gardner Police Department is investigating a series of thefts that have occurred on porches in the city. The thefts involve individuals wearing Amazon vests and posing as delivery drivers. According to police, the perpetrators have been using Amazon-branded vans and vests to gain access to unsuspecting homeowners’ properties. Once on the porch, they have been stealing packages and other items that are left unattended. In one incident, a homeowner reported that their package containing a new laptop was stolen from their porch by an individual wearing an Amazon vest. The homeowner was not home at the time of the theft. Police are urging residents to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the department. They also recommend that residents avoid leaving packages on their porches for extended periods of time. “We are working to identify the individuals responsible for these thefts,” said Gardner Police Chief Edward Walsh. “We believe that they are targeting homes where they know there will be packages delivered.” Walsh said that the department is increasing patrols in areas where the thefts have occurred and is working with Amazon to identify the suspects. “We want to remind residents that it is important to report any suspicious activity to the police,” Walsh said. “By working together, we can help keep our community safe.” Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact the Gardner Police Department at (978) 632-5600.
Gardner Police Report Pirate Thefts on the Porch, Perpetrators Wearing Amazon Vests
Gardner, Kansas
– The Gardner Police Department is investigating a series of porch thefts in the city, with the suspects allegedly wearing Amazon vests. According to police, multiple residents have reported packages being stolen from their porches over the past few weeks. Surveillance footage from one incident shows two individuals wearing Amazon vests and carrying Amazon-branded boxes approaching a house and stealing a package from the front porch. The suspects in the footage are described as wearing black hoodies, black pants, and yellow high-visibility vests with the Amazon logo. They are believed to be operating in a silver sedan. Investigators believe the suspects may be using the Amazon vests to gain access to the porches and to appear legitimate. They are urging residents to be cautious and to report any suspicious activity or thefts to the police. “We want to remind everyone that it’s always important to be aware of your surroundings and to report any suspicious activity,” said Gardner Police Chief Brian Caldwell. “We’re doing everything we can to catch these suspects and stop them from targeting our community.” Residents are advised to follow these safety tips to protect their packages from theft: * Track your packages online and sign up for delivery alerts. * Have packages delivered to a secure location, such as a neighbor’s house or a work address. * Install a security camera or doorbell camera to monitor your porch. * Consider using a package locker or a delivery service that requires a signature upon delivery. Anyone with information about the pirate thefts or the suspects is asked to contact the Gardner Police Department at (913) 856-6777.