Video Shows Woman Taking Package Off Riverview Porch

RIVERVIEW, FL — A 31-year-old woman is seen on surveillance camera taking a package from a Riverview home on Monday, the same day Sheriff Chad Chronister launched operation 'Pinch-A-Grinch', the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. (Video provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at the bottom of this article.)

Heather Williams was accused by police of stealing a package off the porch of a home located in the 11000 block of Green Harvest Drive.

The suspect ran when she saw a patrol car, authorities said.

Williams tried to disguise herself by changing a shirt, but deputies located her and arrested her on charges of trespassing, petit theft and loitering and prowling, law enforcement officials said.

The stolen package was taken back to its owner, police said.

"Online shopping will continue to pick up as we head into the holiday season, and unfortunately, there are Grinches out there who plan to do their shopping at your doorsteps," Chronister said. "This is a perfect example of why we are launching Operation Pinch-A-Grinch. The service will provide residents with a safe and secure place to have their items delivered until they are able to pick them up at their own convenience."

Operation Pinch-A-Grinch, is a service that will allow Hillsborough County residents to have their online orders shipped directly to HCSO's District 3 and District 5 Offices from Nov. 9 through Dec. 21 during the busy holiday shopping season.

For more information on Operation Pinch-A-Grinch and tips on how to have items safely delivered to your home, visit www.teamhcso.com/PinchAGrinch

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