Gwinnett County cops searching for alleged porch pirates

Gwinnett County police are searching for three suspected porch pirates.

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Gwinnett County police are searching for three suspected porch pirates.

Gwinnett County police are searching for suspects in two recent package thefts, with items taken from Grayson and Lawrenceville doorsteps.

The first theft occurred during the daytime on Nov. 26 in Grayson. A man wearing a hoodie, dark pants and a hat walked up to a home on Walter Willow Drive and took a package. Police believe he may be driving an older model red sedan.

A man took a package from a Grayson home on Nov. 26, Gwinnett County police say.

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The second theft happened on the night of Dec. 10.

A pregnant woman and a woman holding a small child walked to a home on Great Shoals Road. They took a package and walked away, according to police. Both are in their 20s with dark hair, police said.

A pregnant woman and a woman carrying a young child took a package from a Lawrenceville home on Dec. 10, Gwinnett County police said.

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Police advise shoppers have packages delivered to their workplace or a neighbor’s house to minimize theft risk. The department also suggests scheduling package drop-offs for when you know you’ll be home, or advising mail carriers to put packages in discreet places.

Anyone with information about these cases is asked to contact Gwinnett County detectives at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477. Crime Stoppers tips may be rewarded with up to $2,000 if they lead to an arrest or indictment.

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