A reader recently sent an email asking about the law surrounding a recent phenomenon – people setting booby traps for porch pirates. A porch pirate is someone who steals a package left on someone's ...

As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, Jim Owen said he’s seen so many problems, he’s asking neighbors to watch out for each other. News Center 7’s Mike Campbell pulled Dayton police records of five ...

GLENDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- It's the time of year when plenty packages are delivered to homes, and that means it's also a busy season for porch pirates. But for one woman in Glendale, she not only ...

The idea of someone walking up to a house, grabbing a box, and leaving like nothing happened sounds wild, but package theft stays surprisingly common across many neighborhoods. Delivery services move ...

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You’ve probably seen those doorbell-camera videos of petty thieves dashing up to homes and swiping freshly delivered packages, sometimes getting caught in booby traps that end up covering them in ...

North Raleigh porch pirate investigation continues as 5 On Your Side's advice helps viewer recover stolen gifts An investigation into a string of porch pirate thefts in North Raleigh is continuing, ...

Pick one “hidden drop” spot (deck box, behind the side gate, tucked by a planter, side door) and make that your default delivery note with USPS/FedEx/UPS. Don’t reinvent it every order. Set it once ...