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Livonia Police Seek Public Help to Identify Suspected Porch Pirate Captured on Video Amid Rainstorm

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Published on July 30, 2024
Livonia Police Seek Public Help to Identify Suspected Porch Pirate Captured on Video Amid RainstormSource: Facebook/Livonia Police Department

The Livonia Police Department is actively seeking assistance to identify a suspect involved in stealing a package from a resident’s porch. As reported by WWJ Newsradio, the incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, in the area of Plymouth and Hubbard and was captured on video by a Ring doorbell camera.

The footage shows an individual arriving at the residence on a bicycle amid a rainstorm, circling around, and then to finally approach the porch to take the package. The department has described the suspect as wearing dark clothes, including a rain jacket, dark pants, and a black backpack, paired with distinctive red and white sneakers. In an effort to quickly apprehend the suspect, authorities are requesting that anyone with information about the person of interest or the theft please step forward.

According to a post by the Livonia Police Department, after initially surveying the premises, the suspect made off with the pink package and fled the area on the white and blue bicycle. This sequence of actions was recorded by the doorbell camera, providing key evidence for investigators in their pursuit of identifying the culprit.

Detective Allen has been assigned to the case and is the point of contact for any tips or leads that the public might provide. The community is strongly encouraged to share any knowledge that could potentially to help solve the case. The Livonia Police Department assures tipsters that they have the option to remain anonymous while sharing information by contacting Detective Allen at 734-466-2327, and by referencing case number 24-32763.