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Search for alleged porch pirate in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole an iPhone off a porch in Wilkes-Barre.

On October 21, around 4:00 p.m., officers were called to a home on South Franklin Street to investigate a report of theft.

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The victim claimed FedEx had delivered an iPhone 16 to her home and when she went to grab the package, she saw that an unknown man had stolen it from the front porch.

Officers were shown surveillance footage of the incident, in which the suspect is seen removing the phone shortly after it was delivered.

Anyone with information can call City Headquarters at 570-208-4200.