Prosecutors in New York have charged 14 people with operating a massive “porch pirate” crime ring. The indictment claims the suspects “systematically” stole high-value packages from the doorsteps of homes using “insider knowledge” from within FedEx.
The group allegedly stole hundreds of packages from Long Island residents from October 2023 to February 2025. They are accused of using data including tracking numbers, recipient names, package contents, and delivery schedules to swipe the packages within minutes of them being delivered.
The 14 defendants face 50 felony charges for allegedly stealing FedEx packages containing cellphones and electronic devices throughout Suffolk County. The criminal enterprise allegedly operated from two locations in the Bronx…