Crime & Safety

Porch Pirates Hit In Fanwood, Packages Stolen

Porch Pirates have hit Fanwood stealing multiple packages from residents' homes recently​.

FANWOOD, NJ — Porch Pirates have hit Fanwood stealing multiple packages from residents' homes recently.

On Dec. 12 between 3:45 and 5:50 p.m. a resident in the 60 block of MacDermott Place reported a package delivered to their front porch was opened and the items inside were stolen, Fanwood Police said.

On Dec. 19 between 2:45 and 4:30 p.m. two residents in the 40 block of Madison Avenue reported packages delivered to their front porch were stolen, police said.

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