"Well, there’s no denying that’s me." Porch pirate confesses to crime caught on camera – WCJB

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) -- A porch pirate was arrested in Gainesville Sunday after deputies said someone recognized him from footage released on social media.

According to the arrest report, Ryan Lindemann, 24, was seen at the Oakmont neighborhood on Saturday stealing packages.

A Ring doorbell video showed a man wearing a Pentatonix shirt and pulling up in front of a house and taking packages.

ASO was called to a Publix on Sunday after someone recognized Lindemann wearing the same clothes. A deputy approached Lindemann and showed him the ring doorbell footage. Lindemann said, well, there's no denying that's me."

Deputies searched his car and found the stolen packages. He also admitted to stealing multiple packages before and selling them to make money after he dropped out of college.

Lindemann was charged with burglary and larceny. He was booked at the Alachua County Jail with bond set at $12,000.

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"Well, there's no denying that's me." Porch pirate confesses to crime caught on camera - WCJB