PACKAGE THEFT – Everett PD Sees Change in Tactics

Earlier this week, KIRO TV reported that the Everett Police Department (EPD) is seeing a change in how porch pirates operate.

Often in the past, porch pirates would take a package on a porch as soon as they see it. Most recently though, EPD has noticed that pirates are taking longer to pick up packages. They may survey a neighborhood for packages then return an hour later to pick them up. Doing this may give them a better sense if people are watching. Criminals don’t want to get caught. Being more cautious may help them not be noticed by the neighbors.

Another way that Everett PD has seen porch pirates try to keep from arousing suspicions is by masquerading as delivery drivers.

KIRO TV says that Everett PD has stepped up patrols to catch porch pirates. This includes using dummy packages that can help the police department capture suspects.

Also, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has asked for help from the people who have had packages stolen from their porches. Please fill out an online report at https://www.mycrimereport.us/.

 

 

KIRO TV:

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-police-say-porch-pirates-are-waiting-patiently-looking-packages/55680b35-cec3-407d-bfb6-d6ef58fb612f/

 

Everett Police Department:

https://everettwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15845/Package-Theft-Prevention

 

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office:

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=266606635492775&set=a.226070289546410

Seattle PI:

https://www.seattlepi.com/local/seattlenews/article/seattle-ranks-fourth-in-us-for-package-thefts-2021-16653781.php