Package Thefts Reported In Ross Bridge Area

HOOVER, AL - A crime that has become increasingly common now that more people are shopping online and having goods delivered to their homes has been reported multiple times in the Ross Bridge area of Hoover recently. Residents have reported incidents of package theft in the area, and the Hoover Police Department is currently looking for a suspect caught on video.

"Since April 4th, we’ve had 7 reports of packages being stolen from the front porch of residences in the Ross Bridge area," the Hoover PD said in a statement. "The latest theft was reported yesterday but actually occurred on May 4th. As you can see in the attached video, the suspect drives past a residence when he notices a package sitting on the front porch. He parks the vehicle in front of the residence and runs up to the porch to steal the package. He then returns to the vehicle and speeds away."

The Hoover PD posted a video on social media from one of the victims.

The Hoover PD said while video is not available in all seven cases, each one of these thefts occurred in the same manner. The suspect is an unknown male driving a silver or gray Volvo S90.

If anyone has any information in these cases, please call Detective Todd Henningsen at 205-444-7534.

The Hoover PD passed along some tops to avoid being a victim of package theft:

• If ordering from a store, request delivery to the local store and pick it up there
• Utilize the delivery options given by courier companies, including: Have item delivered to their local branch/store; Vacation hold if you are going to be out of town; Special delivery “time window” when you will physically be home; Email or text notification of delivery to let you know that it is sitting there; Signature receipt for confirmation
• Have video surveillance of the front porch/entry. Also have a sign stating that you have video surveillance
• Have a trusted neighbor pick up the package and keep it until you get home
• If you see something, say something. Be alert for suspicious activity. Call 911 for emergencies or the Dispatch non-emergency number (205) 822-5300.

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