In a display that's equal parts brazen and bizarre, package thieves in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, have taken porch piracy to a new level of gall. After snatching a delivery from a home's doorstep, the duo returned to mock their victims through a spirited dance and a taunt caught on a Ring doorbell camera, footage shared by the Gloucester Township Police Department shows.
According to FOX 29, the incident took place on December 9, when the suspects filched an assortment of baby items and four glasses, worth a combined $74. One thief appeared to celebrate their haul with a dance in front of the Ring camera, provoking further ire from the homeowner post-theft. The homeowner's attempt to alert neighbors via the Ring Neighbors app seemingly did little to deter the thieves, who—days later—spotted their video online.
Last Wednesday, these "twerking" porch pirates escalated the situation. With apparent indignation, one returned to the scene, confronting the camera with their earlier heinous act on display on his phone. "Come on, not cool!" the thief is heard saying. "That's my a-- on the internet!" reported CBS News Philadelphia. Notably, they even returned one of the stolen glasses, albeit broken, according to the police department's recounting of the event.
For those interested in closer examination, the Gloucester Township Police Department has chronicled the peculiar saga on their official Facebook page, complete with a video watchable through YouTube, inviting any information relating to the suspects. "Uh, I meant to give this back," a suspect brazenly quipped as they left the damaged goods on the homeowner's doorstep. The police are urging those with details on the suspects to contact them through various channels provided on the Facebook announcement, underscoring that the tip line is not monitored 24/7 and emergencies should be directed to 911.
As the search for the twosome continues, the Gloucester Township Police have demonstrated a commitment to publicly sharing these offbeat criminal antics, in hopes that someone, anyone, might come forward with information. Anyone able to identify the suspects from the video or the accompanying photos can reach out to the Gloucester Township Police Department directly at 856-228-4500 or use their anonymous tip line.
