Fort Wayne, IN – New Year’s Theft Alert: Police Warn of Porch Pirates Ahead of 2026; Report Increase This Week

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Fort Wayne, IN – As holiday package deliveries increase across Fort Wayne this week, police are warning residents to take extra steps to protect their deliveries from so-called “porch pirates.”

According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, seasonal spikes in online shopping often lead to a rise in package thefts, especially when boxes are left unattended on porches or doorsteps. Officers say thieves are more likely to strike when they believe packages will go unnoticed for extended periods…

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