NETHER PROVIDENCE Police are looking to reunite packages with their owners after a woman stole dozens of boxes off Delaware County porches. The Upland Borough woman admitted to driving around neighborhoods in the Nether Providence area and taking boxes left by delivery trucks, police said.

Police have not released the woman's name, because she has not yet been charged with a crime. When police finish their investigation, she faces charges of theft and receiving stolen property, said Chief David Splain of the Nether Providence Police Department.

On Dec. 5, a neighbor saw a woman in a red SUV pull up to a house in the 200 block of Cedar Road and take four packages off the front step, police said. Police used the license-plate number the neighbor gave them to find the driver. Police said the woman confessed to taking 26 packages on Dec. 5. Police said it appears the woman had turned over all the property she stole, including sneakers, J. Crew sweaters, and Pittsburgh Steelers socks.

However, she had already destroyed the boxes' address labels. Police are telling anyone with missing packages to check with their shipping companies to see if they were delivered. If they were, call the Nether Providence Police Department with a receipt. Several people called Friday reporting missing goods.

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Camillus, N.Y. -- A homeless woman driving a U-Haul has been charged with stealing Christmas presents delivered by UPS and FedEx from the porches of houses, the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office said.

Patricia Morris-Girardin, 28, homeless, was charged with petit larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and criminally possessing a hypodermic needle.

Around 2:30 p.m. Thursday a deputy responded to a complaint of a woman driving a U-Haul truck who had stolen a UPS package from the front porch of a house on Cogswell Avenue in Geddes.

The deputy found and stopped the U-Haul truck on Milton Avenue and Horan Road in Camillus. The sheriff's office said the deputy saw that the U-Haul contained about $800 worth of stolen packages that were taken from the front porches in Camillus, Geddes and Solvay.

The sheriff's office said many of the stolen items were Christmas gifts that had been delivered by UPS and FedEx.

Deputy Herb Wiggins said Morris-Girardin's husband, who is in jail, sold their car so she could get the U-Haul. She was issued appearance tickets and released.

Anyone living in Camillus, Geddes or the village of Solvay that thinks they may have been the victim of a similar theft is asked to contact the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office at 315-435-2111.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. Someone is swiping packages off porches in Asheville in broad daylight.

According to police, the thefts have happened at least six times and three happened on Maywood Road in the past week.

Police think someone is following delivery drivers and swooping in to steal the parcels after they are dropped off.

One victim says its disturbing that people are doing this. But in her case, the thieves didnt make off with anything expensive.

My husband and I are going to an ugly Christmas sweater party. So they got one of those ugly Christmas sweaters, said Kristin Compton.

If you have packages on order, police say its a good idea to either have them delivered to a neighbor who is home or to where you work.

Some people are also putting up a note asking delivery drivers to leave parcels on a side or back porch.

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HAMBURG, Pa. -

Sneaky thieves are stealing holiday packages right off the front porches of some homes, authorities said.

Twice, over the past couple weeks, police say several packages were stolen off a porch in the 100 block of S. Third Street in Hamburg.

Both times, the packages were stolen from the same location, according to court documents.

Neighborhood surveillance cameras captured Ellis Garman of Reading, police said.

Garman was arrested and charged in connection with the crime.

But police say, sadly, there may be more victims.

"I think it's happening a lot more than we realize because I do not believe all of these thefts are being reported," said John Adams, Berks County district attorney.

Investigators say they believe the criminals are following delivery trucks like FedEx and UPS, and waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.

"Once those packages are delivered, and there's no one at home, those homes are being targeted," Adams said.

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HOUSTON -

Police are warning homeowners to watch out for thieves stealing packages from front porches all over Houston.

"I discovered it was seven boxes," said one homeowner who asked to remain anonymous.

He and his wife live on Mullins Drive in Westbury, they had seven boxes full of clothing and other items for his business taken. They estimate the value was about $5,000.

"I wasn't the only one," he said. "There were three other houses within a mile radius that were hit."

Someone in the area noticed a car pull up, a man get out, grab the boxes and go.

"There was a witness but they weren't close enough to get a license plate number," he told Local 2. "but it was a silver car."

This is a problem not just happening in Westbury, the Briar Grove Park association sent an email to residents warning them that it's happening there. too.

On Thursday a package delivered to a home in the 10000 block of Piping Rock was stolen.

Police recommend having items ordered online shipped to a workplace or residence where someone will be there to receive it.

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A driver was under the influence of cocaine when he crashed a minivan into a handful of cars along Allen Street in Allentown and smashed through two front porches, city police said.

Jason Simo, of the 500 block of St. George Street, is charged with three counts each of reckless endangerment and accidents involving damage, as well as driving under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and driving violations.

He was arraigned by District Judge David Howells Jr. and sent to Lehigh County Prison in lieu of $18,000 bail.

Police were initially called Monday night to North 10th and Allen streets for three cars struck and two front porches damaged by a minivan, according to court records.

Police said they found Simo confused and disoriented and he seemed to be under the influence. As the 27-year-old Simo was getting medical attention an officer saw that he was holding a small plastic bag containing a white substance; it would later test positive for cocaine, records say.

Police were then alerted to a series of damaged cars five blocks away on Allen Street, where witnesses said Simo rear-ended two cars with the minivan and hit a number of parked cars as he fled east on Allen Street, records say.

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Driver under the influence of cocaine leaves mass of damaged cars, two front porches in his wake, cops say

When we think of what makes a great restaurant in todays world, we are apt to concentrate on the food, service, and ambiance only. The one aspect missing from most of our modern dining is a heritage that for generations has been a part of our way of life - Hospitality.

Last August, one of our patrons and two of her colleagues from New Jersey had been to Natchez on a Saturday excursion and decided to stop in for the evening meal, on their way back to Jackson. It was a rather busy Saturday night and my wife informed them that it would be a 30-minute wait before a table would be available. Celia offered the living room to wait in or they could sit on the front porch and enjoy the swing. They choose the front porch.

Sensing that maybe they were a little tired and worn from the day's activities, she served them iced tea while they were waiting. No big thing, but it is the way we treat our guests. A table became available and I believe they had an enjoyable evening.

A few days later the young lady was in for lunch and remarked to Celia that she had played the part to the hilt". My wife did not understand what part. The young lady explained that her two colleagues had remarked "That now they knew the meaning of true Southern Hospitality".

Celia confided to me that it was no part, but what she would do for any visitor in our home. I believe is part of a heritage handed to her and her sister from their mother and grandmothers. When someone comes through your front door, you treat him or her as if they were family. Not only offering your company the best in food and service, but the best of yourself. It is a tradition passed down from generations and hopefully we can instill this same spirit in our children.

Ms Celia & Ms Sybil come from a traditional Southern family, where hospitality and graciousness are part of their heritage. This tradition continues at Porches under their influence.

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Porches offer an ideal space to pause before entering or leaving a home and can be extended to encompass the entire facade and sides of a property.

Each home is different, as is each each homeowners requirements, therefore a porch from Truly PVC is not an out-of-the-box product.

Choose a style that compliments your property and will satisfy the intended use. With many choices to be made, including size, positioning, materials, glazing and the placement of the door, its important that you consider all the options thouroughly. Wed be delighted to help you make the right choices.

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Porches are considered permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, provided conditions are met. Find out about Porch Planning Permission and Porch Building Regulations.

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