An alleged porch pirate caught on video surveillance in Sarnia on July 31 (Photo by: Sarnia police)An alleged porch pirate caught on video surveillance in Sarnia on July 31 (Photo by: Sarnia police)
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Alleged porch pirate charged

A 37-year-old woman was arrested after she was allegedly caught stealing a package off of a porch.

Sarnia police allege on Thursday, July 31 at around 11 a.m. a woman was captured on video stealing a package containing $170 worth of children's clothing from a Johnson Street home.

Police said three weeks later on Friday, August 22, an officer observed the woman outside of a restaurant on Christina Street.

She is charged with theft under $5,000 and failing to comply with a probation order.

The woman was released from custody with conditions.

Police believe there may be additional theft victims.

Anyone with information are asked to contact police at 519-344-8861 or Crime Stoppers at 519-332-TIPS (8477).

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