Brazen Package Theft on Long Island
The Daring Act
To say this was a brazen theft would be an understatement. As a delivery worker was leaving a box on the front steps of a Long Island home, a thief came running up from the sidewalk and swiped the package before running off in the middle of the day, with the UPS worker and family chasing after him.
The Theft
The package was left on the front porch of Erica Bernhard’s home in Massapequa Park on Monday. Her father and the UPS delivery worker were just feet away when the thief struck. Efforts to chase him down failed, and the suspect took off in a white sedan.
A Pattern of Theft
But this was not the first time Bernhard’s packages had been stolen. In November, someone hacked her department store credit account and started ordering expensive items. Each time a package was delivered, Bernhard said the thief would have it removed from her porch.
Surveillance Footage
The package that was stolen on Monday was the last scheduled delivery. Bernhard had hoped that surveillance footage would identify the thief, but unfortunately, it was not enough to prevent the theft.
The Chase
As the suspect started running away, Bernhard’s father went to chase him, but tripped on a Halloween lawn decoration, landing him face first in the grass. "It was very comical. My poor dad just had a knee replacement. He shouldn’t be running anywhere," Bernhard said.
Investigation Ongoing
An investigation is ongoing to identify the suspect and bring them to justice.
FAQs
Q: What happened to the package?
A: The package was stolen from the front porch of Erica Bernhard’s home in Massapequa Park.
Q: Who was the target of the theft?
A: Erica Bernhard’s department store credit account was hacked, and expensive items were ordered.
Q: Was the thief caught?
A: No, the suspect was able to escape in a white sedan.
Q: Is an investigation ongoing?
A: Yes, an investigation is ongoing to identify the suspect and bring them to justice.
