Cracking down on porch pirates: New Jersey town's clever strategy

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Police in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, are using "bait packages" equipped with GPS trackers to catch porch pirates during the holiday season. The police chief stated that the packages are placed in areas where thefts are likely to occur. Authorities are currently searching for a woman suspected of three package thefts, who allegedly posed as a UPS employee. Residents are advised to report any stolen packages to the local police.
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