Lake Forest Serial Package Thief Creates Local Outcry

LAKE FOREST, CA — Police and residents are keeping their eyes out for a woman who has been caught on Ring doorbell video lifting packages off of front porches in the area of Jeronimo and Lake Forest. This video shows the suspect taking a package on Sept. 22, that was shared on Neighbors, across the Ring network.

Residents claim, in Lake Forest Facebook groups, that they have witnessed this same person taking packages from other porches in the area. On video, the blonde middle aged lady walks up to the door with a purpose, leans over to grab the package, then swiftly walks away.

Patch has reached out to Orange County Sheriff's Department officials to learn more as to what is being done to stop package theft in Lake Forest and beyond.

In the mean time, the city's policy of "Don't Make It Easy" still applies to all residents who want to avoid crime. Lt. Brad Valentine wrote:

"Lake Forest has long enjoyed the benefits of positive partnerships between Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the community, as well as a long-standing tradition of prioritizing public safety.

I am pleased to report that over the past 10 years (2006-2015), Part I crimes (serious crimes) in the City declined by 15% providing Lake Forest with one of the lowest crime rates in the County. For more information about the City's Part I crimes rates, click here to be redirected. However, we still have a lot of work ahead of us. The most common crimes committed in the City are related to unsecured property where majority of these crimes are preventable. Taking a few simple steps such as locking your home or car door, keeping the garage closed, and removing valuable items from plain view are key to keeping yourself and your property safe.