Police say the arrests of two men suspected of stealing packages off front porches is a good reminder for residents not to let burglars ruin their holiday season.

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COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS Police say the arrests of two men suspected of stealing packages off front porches is a good reminder for residents not to let burglars ruin their holiday season.

On Thursday, Cottonwood Heights police arrested two men believed to have taken packages from homes in their city and West Jordan over the past two weeks.

"The suspects were following UPS delivery vans and were walking up to residences taking packages after they were dropped off," said Cottonwood Heights Police Sgt. Corbett Ford.

Sometime between Nov. 27 and Nov. 30, Ford says packages left on a porch in Cottonwood Heights were taken. But surveillance video recorded by the victims proved to be "extremely beneficial," he said.

Investigators got a general description of the men and their vehicle. About 3 p.m. Thursday, an officer spotted a vehicle that matched the description near Ft. Union Boulevard and 1300 East and pulled it over.

The driver, Douglas Dru Kemp, 37, of West Jordan, was ultimately arrested for investigation of drug possession. Police also found a package in the vehicle that had recently been taken off a porch in West Jordan, Ford said.

"The driver also had a knife. And he also had a black airsoft handgun in the storage compartment that had the orange tip either removed or painted over. They were taking steps to make sure you didn't know if it's a real gun or a fake gun," he said.

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COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah The holiday season brings packages aplenty to porches, and police said they recently nabbed a couple of Grinches accused of stealing Christmas deliveries from residents.

Police initially received surveillance images from a resident who had a package delivered by UPS stolen from their property, and the footage depicted a man and a dark-colored Toyota Scion.

Sgt. Corbett Ford, a public information officer for Cottonwood Heights Police Department, said they put out an internal bulletin, and Thursday a detective spotted a vehicle matching that description. After following the vehicle, the detective made a traffic stop on the Scion.

He subsequently arrested the driver for possession of methamphetamine, possession of stolen property, Ford said. This guy actually had a package that had just been stolen from a delivery in the West Jordan area, so he actually was still out capering and up to nefarious activities.

The man, identified by police as 37-year-old Douglas Drew Kemp, also had a knife and an Airsoft BB gun. The guns fire plastic BBs and are designed to appear like real firearms, and Corbett said the bright orange tip required on such BB guns to mark them as toys had either been removed or painted over on the gun in the mans possession.

They are roaming around in the valley, they are stealing items from people, and then, to top that off, they have items made to look like weapons in the event that somebody tries to confront them, Ford said.

A second man, 34-year-old Adam Pat Anderson, was arrested at a residence in Murray, and Ford said that man was an accomplice in the thefts.

Well, I think you could probably definitely say that this is kind of one of those Grinches that stole Christmas, but unfortunately you have people that are up to no good, Ford said. They are doing nefarious acts. They are stealing things from people, so in that sense, yes, they are [Grinches]. Absolutely.

This time of the year is often the busiest for delivery services, and Ford said with more and more people shopping online and opting for delivery, package thefts are not uncommon around the holidays. He said there are several things people can do to protect their packages.

Kemp was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of stolen property and possession of a dangerous weapon (knife.) Anderson was arrested on a felony theft charge.

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LITTLE ROCK, AR - More than $100 billion worth of goods are expected to be bought online this holiday season, but when it's delivered police say it's an easy target for thieves.

Online sales this holiday season are expected to grow by 10 percent. That means there will be a lot of this, packages sitting by the front door waiting for people to come home and get them.

Police say it's exactly what crooks are looking for.

Surveillance video from a neighbor's house captures a car driving by, stopping, then pulling into the driveway. Off camera police say crooks got out and snatched packages off the porch and puled off.

"I think it's terrible," says Erenestine Bryant of west Little Rock.

When police stopped Deyonna Brown and Nekco Hodges, officers say they found nearly $1,000 worth of goods stolen from he porches of four west Little Rock homes.

"All these places are delivering and they're just dropping it off on your front porch," says Bryant.

This afternoon we spotted packages being delivered out of a U-Haul truck at one house. At another, they were stacked up waiting for someone to get home.

Police say that would be a good idea, as online shopping becomes more common so do thieves are seeking to steal the stuff when it's delivered.

"For the sake of convenience I'd want it delivered to my front door but if it's an item of great value I would have it either signed for by the company that's delivered it or have a neighbor that stays at home," says Lt. Sidney Allen.

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LITTLE ROCK, AR - More than $100 billion worth of goods are expected to be bought online this holiday season, but when it's delivered police say it's an easy target for thieves.

Online sales this holiday season are expected to grow by 10 percent. That means there will be a lot of this, packages sitting by the front door waiting for people to come home and get them.

Police say it's exactly what crooks are looking for.

Surveillance video from a neighbor's house captures a car driving by, stopping, then pulling into the driveway. Off camera police say crooks got out and snatched packages off the porch and puled off.

"I think it's terrible," says Erenestine Bryant of west Little Rock.

When police stopped Deyonna Brown and Nekco Hodges, officers say they found nearly $1,000 worth of goods stolen from he porches of four west Little Rock homes.

"All these places are delivering and they're just dropping it off on your front porch," says Bryant.

This afternoon we spotted packages being delivered out of a U-Haul truck at one house. At another, they were stacked up waiting for someone to get home.

Police say that would be a good idea, as online shopping becomes more common so do thieves are seeking to steal the stuff when it's delivered.

"For the sake of convenience I'd want it delivered to my front door but if it's an item of great value I would have it either signed for by the company that's delivered it or have a neighbor that stays at home," says Lt. Sidney Allen.

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CHICAGO (CBS) Police were warning residents to be careful when having holiday gifts delivered to their homes, after five people were arrested for stealing packages from victims front porches in three separate incidents.

Police said the three incidents on Monday were not related, but all involved suspects stealing parcels that had been delivered to homes on the North Side, and left outside the homes.

Travis Slaughtaire, 21, was charged with one count of felony theft, and Dwayne Bullock, 20, was charged with misdemeanor theft, for allegedly stealing two packages from the porch of a home in the 1700 block of West Diversey Avenue around 10 a.m. Monday.

Elizabeth Quilez, 49, was charged with two counts of felony theft, after allegedly stealing packages from the front porches of two homes on the 6200 and 6300 blocks of West Patterson Avenue around 2:45 p.m.

In both instances, the stolen items were recovered and returned to the victims, police said.

A 50-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman were arrested around 3:30 p.m. after stealing a package from the front of a home on the 1600 block of North Wood Street. Charges were pending against the pair.

Police said, during the holidays, police often target delivery trucks, follow them, and then steal packages left outside homes. Sometimes the thieves are so brazen, they open the packages right then, and if they dont like whats inside, they just leave it there.

Police advised shoppers to make sure they get what they ordered by having packages delivered to a place where they or someone else will be to accept the package when its delivered such as their workplace, or the home of a friend or relative who is at home during the day and make sure a signature is required for delivery, so the package wont simply be left on the porch or doorstep.

Lori Boym had three packages swiped from her front door this year and now shipping to her home is no longer an option.

I have everything come to the office, she said.

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BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) - Police say they've arrested two men suspected of snatching packages from porches and doorsteps in central Pennsylvania since October.

But WJAC-TV (http://bit.ly/12lMOLC ) reports investigators aren't naming the men - who are being held on other warrants - because they're still trying to recover the stolen packages and determine how many the men stole.

The investigation began in Bellefonte and Spring Township, but police in Ferguson and Patton townships - also in Centre County - started receiving similar reports, too.

Some witnesses saw a silver-colored van in the area of some theft and police say the van's owner was wanted on some older charges when they caught up to the men Monday.

Police say they found some of the stolen packages in the van and police say at least 20 packages have been taken so far.

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HIGHLAND (CBSLA.com) Police are searching for a man who was caught on video stealing packages from porches moments after UPS drops them off.

San Bernardino County Sheriffs detectives say a man was seen on surveillance video following a UPS truck while the driver made deliveries in the 28000 block of Foxtail Way in East Highland.

Moments after the UPS driver leaves the package on the porch of the residences, the suspect parks around the corner, gets out of his car and takes the packages from the porch, authorities said.

The suspect was described as a black man with a shaved head and a short braided goatee. He drove a newer model, maroon Nissan sedan, possibly an Altima or Maxima.

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Because of the holiday season and increased number of packages being delivered, detectives believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information about the suspect or who believes they are a victim can call Detective Matthew Mayer or Sergeant Ryan Collins at (909) 425-9793.

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Police said they arrested five people on Monday in connection with three separate package theft incidents. There are many more thieves still out there, though, with an eye on your holiday gifts.

"The holidays are a time where it brings out the best in people - charitable giving and things like that - but unfortunately, some people do take advantage of that. They know that packages are being delivered," said Sgt. Brendan McCrudden, Chicago Police Dept.

Police are investigating a string of package thefts in Lakeview, in which boxes are snatched from porches, courtyards, or vestibules. Eyewitness News spotted several boxes left in unsecured areas.

"I, for one, sometimes have it delivered here, sometimes have it delivered to my office to mitigate the damage or potential damage," said Kevin Jones, a Lakeview resident.

"I've lived here for ten years. I've had packages that have disappeared from my porch, probably two or three times over the past few years," said John Johnson, a Lakeview resident.

Police say the thieves often follow delivery trucks looking for an opportunity, and they don't always know what they're taking.

In one incident in the 3200-block of North Kenmore, baby items were stolen.

"Sometimes it's worthless to them, and sometimes we're actually finding the boxes ripped open and the stuff just discarded because it wasn't of interest to them," Sgt. McCrudden said.

Police are reminding residents to use common sense: ship items to your office if you can't be home to receive it, and request signed delivery, so packages aren't left at your door. If you live in a building, don't prop doors open for strangers.

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