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New Act Targets Rising Porch Pirate Theft Crisis

12/16/2025

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In Atlanta, Tonya Sheppard's package was stolen in daylight last month, captured on footage of a porch pirate.
SafeWise reports 250,000 packages are stolen daily in the United States, costing $15 billion annually.
As online shopping grows during holidays, lawmakers consider stricter penalties for porch theft.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (N.J.) introduced the Porch Pirates Act to create federal theft crimes with penalties up to $250,000 and 10 years in prison.

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Story summary

In Atlanta, Tonya Sheppard's package was stolen in daylight last month, captured on footage of a porch pirate.
SafeWise reports 250,000 packages are stolen daily in the United States, costing $15 billion annually.
As online shopping grows during holidays, lawmakers consider stricter penalties for porch theft.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (N.J.) introduced the Porch Pirates Act to create federal theft crimes with penalties up to $250,000 and 10 years in prison.