Homeowner says security system caught man stealing package from front porch

Surveillance video shows an Atlanta homeowner chasing down a man who took a package from his front porch in the middle of the day.  
 
The incident happened in the Peoplestown neighborhood in Southwest Atlanta.

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"I look outside and I see a guy, walk off with my package, and I'm like oh no, not happening here," said Farris Lyons, the homeowner.
 
Surveillance video captured Lyons run after the man.
 
The video shows a UPS driver dropping the package off. A few minutes later a man is seen in front of the home in a hoodie texting something.
 
Then about 20 minutes later, another man approaches the home and takes the packages, according to the homeowner.
 
"I slapped the box out of his hand, and he keeps walking like nothing going on, then eventually he looks at me and says I'm going to bust you up right there," Lyons said.
 
After the man dropped his package, Lyons said he started running after him.
 
"I've been waiting for this moment I knew it was going to happen eventually. I know it is kind of dangerous, I wanted to chase him down, get my package back," Lyons said.
 
Other neighbors have also complained about packages disappearing.
 
As the holiday approaches and with an increase in holiday shopping expected this year, the United States Postal Service is putting out a warning to customers to be careful.
 
"We suggest that if there is suspicious activity contact your local post office," said Michael Miles, with the U.S. Postal Office in Atlanta.
 
"He was stealing dog food for my two Sherman shepherds, I should have let them confront him, they wouldn't have been happy about that," said Lyons.  
 
Lyons filed a report with the Atlanta Police Department.
 
Dan Cardillo with UPS Public Relations emailed a statement saying, "UPS delivers 17 million packages globally every day.  Incidents of package theft are rare. UPS drivers are trained to be alert and exercise sound judgment when making deliveries."
 
"To help consumers plan for deliveries, UPS offers an easy-to-use mobile application called UPS My Choice. UPS My Choice users receive free email or text alerts notifying them of the timing of their deliveries.  UPS My Choice also enables consumers to set up alternative delivery locations like their workplace, a neighbor's or relative's house, or a UPS Store location."