Nov 01, 2023

Police ask for help to ID Kansas porch pirate

Posted Nov 01, 2023 4:55 PM
Photo Maize Police
Photo Maize Police

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating  an alleged package theft from the  porch of a home in the city of Maize.

Just after 2 p.m. Tuesday, the alleged Porch Pirate stole the package from a residence in the Watercress neighborhood, according to a media release from police.

Photo Maize Police
Photo Maize Police

The suspect is described as a white male driving a gold Ford Fusion. If you are a victim of a similar offense involving the same vehicle/suspect or have information as to the identity of the suspect(s) involved in this crime, please contact Maize PD Detective Jeff Piper at 316-425-3356.

Police also reminded that "this type of theft will likely increase with the holiday season upon us. The safest way to ensure receipt of packages is to have them delivered to your workplace or to a secure location such as a UPS or FedEx store. Otherwise, please ensure you or someone is home or available to collect your packages as soon as they are delivered to your doorstep."