Porch pirate in Piedmont
PIEDMONT, Calif. - One alleged repeat-offender is behind bars after being caught stealing some packages from a porch in Piedmont, police said Friday.
Police arrested a suspect, whom they did not name, for stealing packages from a home on Wednesday. A resident who had property stolen contacted police, and with the use of security footage and automated license plate readers, police identified a suspect.
Police said the suspect had three prior convictions for theft, but that this arrest was the city's first under a new law that increases the punishment for repeat theft.
The suspect was booked into Santa Rita Jail on felony theft charges and probation violations.
Police were also able to recover the stolen goods.