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Video: Roseville apartment hit by suspected porch pirate

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ROSEVILLE - Police in Roseville are asking the public to help them identify a suspected porch pirate. 

The thief struck an apartment in the 1200 block of Antelope Creek, according to police. The suspect had been following an Amazon truck and pulled into a parking spot right after the package was delivered. 

After waiting about 20 minutes, the suspect then got out of a newer-model Mercedes-Benz SUV, walked up to the residence, took the package, went back to the SUV, and drove away.

A video of the incident was posted to the department's Facebook page. 

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call Roseville Police Department Investigations at 916-774-5070 and reference case # 2022-57092.

Help us ID this suspected package thief who stole from an apartment in the 1200 block of Antelope Creek. This suspect was following an Amazon truck. They pulled into a parking spot as the delivery was made. It appears the suspect exits a newer Mercedes SUV after waiting 20 minutes, just prior to taking the package. If you have any information about this suspect, please call RPD Investigations at 916-774-5070 reference case # 2022-57092

Posted by City of Roseville, California Police Department on Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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