Porch Pirates

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

There doesn't seem to be any in my neighborhood. Are they prevalent in yours?

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

Nothing but methane gas is prevalent in my neighborhood.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

The only thing that we have had a rash of if people cutting the cords on holiday lights

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

VanSleepy · ‎10-05-2010

I wouldn't know if they are around here unless they were stealing from me. I've been getting a lot of packages and so far so good, but I'm able to try to make sure I'm home when I'm expecting something.

LavernLuvsShoes · ‎07-13-2021

@I am still oxox wrote:
The only thing that we have had a rash of if people cutting the cords on holiday lights

Wow - How mean!!!

Porch pirates are not an issue in our townhouse complex, thankfully.

Has anyone else seen those YouTube clips where the "package" explodes and the "Pirate" is covered in colored dye - Like the dye packs they use at Banks?

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

We have never had a problem with porch pirates.

And what sticks in my head was an incident during the summer. Our neighbor across the street, went on vacation. While they were away several large packages were delivered. The packages sat by their front door for 4 - 5 days.

I wanted to take the packages and give them to our neighbor when they returned. My husband said to leave them alone. The neighbor had several family members living in the area. And maybe they were going to pick up the packages and I might cause problems if the packages were no longer there.

The packages were rather large so they were clearly visible from the street, if someone was looking to grab them.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

Surprisingly, yes, a few. I am in an apartment building and my floor has had two package thefts that I know of. A confused resident could be the culprit.

If I notice a package left on a neighbor's doorstep for long, I will leave a note and take package into my place for safekeeping.

mrshckynut · ‎06-19-2011

@occasionalrain no

mrshckynut

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

Not by us. We have a camera that's focused on our front walkway and DH gets an alert whenever someone comes to the door.

Have you seen the videos where the homeowner leaves a boobytrapped package on the porch and it explodes paint all over the thief? It serves them right.