New wrinkle in package theft: Police say suspect used Amazon uniform to pass as delivery driver
December 15, 2020 at 1:07 pm
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A surge in online shopping during the pandemic could be an extra gift to so-called “porch pirates” looking to nab packages during the peak holiday season. One report from north of Seattle revealed the lengths to which some thieves will apparently go.
Police in Everett, Wash., said a recent suspect in a package theft was wearing a new Amazon jacket in an effort to pass as a delivery driver for the tech giant. Aaron Snell, public information officer for the Everett Police Department, told GeekWire that police don’t believe the uniform is sold to the public.