San Antonio residents of the Collins Gardens neighborhood are on high alert after a series of bold package thefts involving a crutch-dependent bandit was caught on camera, as reported by KENS 5. The suspect, who relies on a crutch to move, was recorded hopping swiftly up to homes, swiping parcels, and making a speedy escape in a getaway car, a feat that occurred within a mere 15 seconds despite his apparent handicap.

In one incident, caught live by a resident, Robert Ramirez said in disbelief, "I couldn't believe it was happening," noting the thief's daring gaze into the security camera before seizing the package and maneuvering past obstacles to reach his ride, the hasty heist taking no more than 15 seconds on Monday, when they spotted at least two occasions of this swift scheme, with one neighbor reporting that his girlfriend and daughter's dresses for an upcoming Sweet 16 were among the stolen items, speculating incredulously to KENS 5, "What are you going to do with these dresses, man? Look at them and that's it? They'll probably try to sell them off. That's ridiculous."

After sharing the surveillance footage on Nextdoor, Ramirez learned he wasn't the only victim; another neighbor's package had been pilfered by the same man, donning identical attire. The community channeled their frustration online, claiming to recognize the fleet-footed thief – remarks included sightings by Millers Pond and at a local gas station, as Six Mile Ranch reported.

Frustrated residents are now reevaluating their home security measures, with Ramirez himself considering an addition not of a new gadget but possibly a guard dog to ward off would-be thieves, mentioning neighbors' canines and how they could deter potential crimes, he told KENS 5. The community is urged to stay vigilant and to notify authorities if they recognize the culprit, who was last seen using an older model blue Toyota Corolla as his escape vehicle.