porch pirate
noun
a thief who takes packages left outside doors by couriers.
porch piracy
-
a word derived from
porch pirate.
Example Sentences
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Here are answers to some common questions about porch piracy and tips for how to avoid it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2024
In an upcoming episode, one of their new-to-town buyers immediately accuses their neighbors of porch piracy, and Whitney takes it upon herself to police the person, insisting they live the “flipanthropy” way.
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2023
Maybe it’s reading on Nextdoor about rampant neighborhood porch piracy, or maybe it’s a recent stovetop mishap setting off the smoke detector.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 13, 2021
“Brazen retail theft, auto theft, porch piracy, and other similar crimes are out of control,” asserts the initiative proposed by attorney Thomas Hiltachk, who did not return a call seeking comment.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2021
Oregon police made a porch piracy arrest over the weekend after a Ring doorbell camera captured a man grabbing a delivery package.
From Fox News ● Dec. 22, 2020
