Bronx native warns Allerton residents of serial porch pirate in the area

One Bronx man is warning people of possible package theft in the Allerton section of the borough.

News 12 Staff

Oct 25, 2022, 4:29 PM

Updated 788 days ago

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One Bronx man is warning people of possible package theft in the Allerton section of the borough.
Bronx native Matthew shared videos with News 12 showing one of at least two men approaching his door, grabbing a package and fleeing.
This happened on Oct. 21. He says one of the men returned the next day looking around for other possible packages. On Oct. 23, Matthew put out an empty box as bait and one of the men returned and took it.
Matthew did file a police report. Officers say an investigation is underway.