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DoorDash Driver Who Stole Porch Packages Across 4 Pa. Counties Gets 1–3 Years in Prison

Prosecutors say he exploited DoorDash routes to scout homes for theft.

Overview

  • John Manning, 35, of Indiana County, pleaded guilty in October to felony organized retail theft.
  • A judge ordered a state prison term of one to three years, followed by four years of probation.
  • The theft spree spanned Allegheny, Armstrong, Indiana and Westmoreland counties, according to the Pennsylvania attorney general.
  • Officials say he took more than $5,000 in goods from delivered packages and resold many items on Facebook Marketplace.
  • Investigators identified him through homeowner reports and surveillance, including doorbell camera footage.