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Porch Pirate Hits Several Homes In Davis Neighborhood

DAVIS (CBS13) — Police in Davis are investigating after several homes were hit by a porch pirate late Thursday morning.

The thefts happened between 10 and 11 a.m. near Arroyo Avenue and Alegre Way in the Mace Ranch neighborhood.

A suspect could be seen running up to porches and grabbing packages.

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The porch pirate as caught on Ring video camera. (Credit: Davis Police Department)

Police say a car possibly associated with the suspect was seen leaving the area. The car is described as a silver, late model Honda sedan that was missing its rear passenger side hub cap. It also had noticeable body damage.

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The suspect, as captured in Ring video taken by one neighbor, appeared to be wearing a blue and purple tie-dyed shirt and a face mask.

A total of three homes were hit, police say; at least three packages were reported stolen.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any other information relevant to the case is urged to contact Davis police at (530) 747-5400.

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