Porch Pirate Sought In Package Thefts: Prince William County Police

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Prince William County Police are seeking a porch pirate in two package thefts from a home in the Montclair area.

The package thefts happened at a home on Lavender Lane in Montclair before 1 p.m. on July 2. The two stolen packages were on the doorstop of the home. Police did not disclose the contents or value of the packages.

Police released a surveillance image of a woman who took the packages. Anyone with information about the thefts may contact Prince William County Police. The police non-emergency number is 703-792-6500.

After the package thefts, Prince William County Police shared tips to prevent these types of incidents:

• Remain alert to suspicious activity.
• Opt for requiring a signature for package deliveries.
• Review delivery options during checkout and provide specific instructions on where to leave packages.
• Consider sending packages to a family member or trusted neighbor who is home during the day.
• Use the pickup at store option or collect packages from your local UPS or FedEx location.
• Use a porch pirate bag. This bag is a large, durable bag that you can instruct delivery drivers to place packages in. You can lock the bad to something on your porch.
• Have packages delivered to your workplace instead of your home. Re
• Report unusual activity to the non-emergency number at 703-792-6500.