Security camera catches alleged Kelowna, B.C., porch pirate in the act

A brazen thief was captured on a security camera, while she stole a package off of a front-door step in Kelowna.

In the video, what appears to be a young woman exits a blue Ford Escape.

She quickly runs to the front door and steals a package.

The homeowner, who submitted the video to Global News, said the incident took place on Friday, March 12th, at the Brighton townhome complex in Lower Mission.

The homeowner said the package was a microphone from Best Buy, adding the retailer has offered a refund.

Kelowna RCMP offers some tips to protect against porch thieves:

• Plan for deliveries – If your items comes with a tracking number try to be there when it arrives, or ask a neighbour to accept it
• Send it where someone will be – you can arrange to delivery to a friend or neighbour who will be home, or even have it delivered to where you work
• Have it held – most delivery services have the option to hold it at their location for your pickup
• Use the ‘ship to store’ option – your package will be safe at the store until you can pick it up

If, despite your best efforts, your package is stolen these are the steps to take:

• Contact the delivery company and notify them
• Report it to your local police
• Inform the sender

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