Porch Pirates: Police, Neighbors, and Homemade Solutions Combat Package Theft

Police in Rochester, New York, are warning residents about the rise of porch pirates, thieves who steal packages delivered to people's homes. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Brighton Police Department are investigating multiple cases of stolen packages, with thieves targeting apartment complexes. Law enforcement advises residents to have packages delivered to secure locations such as workplaces, storage lockers, or trusted neighbors. Efforts to partner with Amazon for more secure delivery have been hindered by inconsistent use of passcodes by delivery services. Authorities are urging anyone with information on package thieves to contact 911.