
Help Identify This Poughkeepsie Porch Pirate
Poughkeepsie Porch Pirate Strikes Despite Cameras and Cars in Driveway
A brazen package theft in Poughkeepsie has R/HudsonValley buzzing after a Reddit user, DrMikePt, shared footage of the incident.
A person was caught on camera stealing a package from their front step, undeterred by two cars in the driveway—a bold move suggesting she didn’t care if anyone was home.
The theft, captured on a home surveillance system, happened so quickly that the suspect’s face wasn’t clear.
Determined to take action, DrMikePt plans to enhance the image, print it out, and distribute it around the neighborhood.
They also consider posting the footage on platforms like Nextdoor, hoping someone can identify the thief.
The incident sparked strong reactions online. One commenter, Nikkifromtheblock914, expressed disbelief:
“How dumb do you have to be to steal from a house with visible cameras? Like, seriously?”
Others speculated on motives, with some suggesting desperation might be at play. A user, BeMoreChill, wrote:
“Maybe they’re going through withdrawals or something. Still doesn’t make it right, but it’s probably why.”
However, not everyone was sympathetic. As jwymes44 pointed out:
“Desperation or not, it doesn’t justify stealing from someone else. Get help instead of causing problems for others.”
This isn’t an isolated case of package theft in Poughkeepsie.
Last month, police arrested two porch pirates for stealing multiple packages from homes in the area
These crimes, often caught on camera, are increasingly common—even in neighborhoods with visible security systems.
While commenters offered humor and practical advice, like upgrading security systems or setting decoy packages, the incident underscores a growing frustration with theft.
As DrMikePt and the Poughkeepsie community work together to catch the thief, they hope their vigilance sends a strong message: porch pirates aren’t welcome here.
Anyone know this girl in Poughkeepsie? She stole a package from our front step…
by u/drmikept in hudsonvalley
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