NYC Resident Fights Back Against Porch Pirates with Decoy Packages

Carlos Mejia of Queens catches a thief using a baseball bat, leading to arrest and viral video.

Carlos Mejia of Queens, New York, took a stand against porch pirates by setting up decoy packages, catching one thief with a baseball bat.
The thief, identified as 36-year-old Victor Stazzone, was charged with petit larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, and criminal trespass.
Mejia's confrontation and the arrest of Stazzone were captured on video and went viral on TikTok, amassing over 800,000 views.
Another incident involved a thief disguised as a trash bag stealing a package in Sacramento, highlighting the creativity of porch pirates.
Studies show that package theft is a widespread issue, with 1 in 4 consumers reporting a stolen package and an average value of stolen packages at $81.91.