Man Accused Of Stealing Packages From North Austin Neighborhood

NORTH AUSTIN, TX - As we approach the holidays, 'porch pirates' are on the prowl, keeping an eye out for packaged goodies. According to Austin police, they recently arrested one for stealing packages left outside the homes of unsuspecting homeowners.

According to CBS Austin, Dominique Traylor, 30, was part of a group of thieves targeting a North Austin neighborhood. Security video and eye witnesses eventually helped police locate him.

One homeowner, Terry Daily, told the TV station that he personally witnessed Traylor pull up to a house off Grove Drive and steal several packages.

"It's something that you don't want to have happen in your neighborhood," Daily told the station. "It's violating that somebody would go to that kind of trouble to take your stuff."

Traylor was booked on state jail felony engaging in organized crime.

One in 4 people have fallen victim to package theft, and half know someone who has, one report finds.