Crime & Safety

Recognize this Suspected Manhattan Beach Package Thief?

Police say this woman stole a package off a porch of a home in Manhattan Beach.

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA -- Manhattan Beach police on Thursday released the photo of a woman whom they say stole a package off a porch.

The suspected porch pirate struck on Dec. 16 at the home on the 700 block of 29th Street, according to the Manhattan Beach Police Department.

The woman was caught on surveillance video walking to the door, appearing to knock on it before stashing the package in her oversized bag and walking way.

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Authorities advised residents to have their packages to delivered to work to avoid package theft.

Anyone recognizing her was urged to call detectives at (310) 802-5125.

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-- Photo courtesy of the Manhattan Beach Police Department

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