Pasadena 'Porch Pirate' Poses as Amazon Driver to Steal Packages

Police seek suspect who left empty box, then took UPS delivery containing credit cards used for $3,000 theft.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:56am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a crumpled, empty cardboard box, its surface texture and shadows dramatically illuminated by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the abandoned evidence of a package theft.A discarded package left behind by a suspected 'porch pirate' who posed as a delivery driver to steal another parcel.Houston Today

Pasadena police are searching for a man accused of posing as an Amazon delivery driver, leaving an empty box on a front porch, and then stealing a UPS package that contained new debit and credit cards. The suspect activated the cards and used them to withdraw $3,000 before fleeing.

Why it matters

Porch piracy has become an increasingly common problem, with thieves taking advantage of the rise in online shopping and home deliveries. This case involves a unique twist, where the suspect allegedly impersonated a delivery driver to gain access to the property and steal the package.

The details

In video footage posted by the Pasadena Police Department, the suspect can be seen approaching a home shortly after a UPS delivery was made. He leaves an empty box on the porch, then takes the UPS package that was just delivered, which contained the victim's new debit and credit cards.

  • The incident occurred on March 13, 2026.
  • The Pasadena Police Department posted the video of the incident on their Facebook page this week.

The players

Pasadena Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the package theft incident and seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect.

UPS

The delivery service that delivered the package containing the victim's new debit and credit cards, which was then stolen by the suspect.

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What’s next

Pasadena police are asking anyone who can identify the suspect to contact them with information that could lead to an arrest.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing problem of porch piracy and the creative tactics some thieves are using to steal packages, underscoring the importance of home security measures and vigilance in reporting suspicious activity to local law enforcement.