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‘Picky Porch Pirate’ Only Steals Expensive iPhones From Metro Atlanta Homes – WSB-TV Channel 2

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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities in two metro counties are trying to track down a man who stole packages containing iPhones from the porches of homes and garages.

“In some of the robberies, he’s wearing a vest and a Walmart bag, almost like he’s a Walmart delivery guy going to the porch, grabbing the phones and leaving immediately,” said Cherokee County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jay Baker.

Investigators say the thief showed up minutes after FedEx or another carrier dropped off the package. Porch camera video shows him walking onto porches and taking packages. In one case, he stole packages delivered to a garage.

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In less than a week, the man is suspected of stealing seven phones delivered to three different addresses. In one house, five phones were confiscated. Investigators suspect the porch pirate obtained inside information about where and when the phones were delivered.

“We don’t know, we don’t know if he gets any information about where the phone was ordered, if he knows anyone at FedEx, we haven’t figured that out yet,” Baker said . Channel 2’s Tom Regan.

One victim, who did not want to be filmed, said the thief was brazen.

“It’s really upsetting. I mean, they walk in broad daylight. It’s just a very uncomfortable feeling.

Bartow County sheriff’s investigators suspect the same man stole phones delivered to homes in that county during the same time period earlier this month.

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Officials recommend that if you are purchasing a cell phone for delivery, you may consider having it delivered to the local store and request a signature upon delivery to ensure someone picks up the package inside the home.

“iPhones are not cheap and we would hate for someone to lose a thousand dollar phone on their porch,” said Sgt. Baker.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.

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