Venice police want help catching porch pirate

by: Marco La Manno

Posted: Dec 29, 2023 / 06:04 PM UTC

Updated: Dec 29, 2023 / 06:04 PM UTC

Venice police want help catching porch pirate_image

by: Marco La Manno

Posted: Dec 29, 2023 / 06:04 PM UTC

Updated: Dec 29, 2023 / 06:04 PM UTC

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VENICE, Fla. (SNN TV) – The Venice Police Department is looking for a porch pirate and wants your help.

A person stole a package containing a Christmas gift from a home in the 1300 block of Venice Avenue on Dec. 20.

Police shared video of someone riding a bike to a porch, picking up a package, and riding off.

Anyone with information should contact Venice Police Department at 941-486-2444 and reference case# 23-1671.

If you’d like to leave an anonymous tip with a possible reward, contact Sarasota Crime Stoppers at 941-366-TIPS.