Massachusetts Police Warn of iPhone Porch Piracy

In Massachusetts, a surge in porch piracy involving iPhone deliveries has been reported, with thieves targeting packages within minutes of their drop-off. Police in Needham and Weston have observed suspects following FedEx or other delivery trucks and disguising themselves as Amazon or Uber Eats drivers, using mopeds or cars to avoid detection. It is also suspected that they access delivery information via the dark web or nefarious websites. Authorities recommend having packages delivered to secure locations, requiring signatures upon delivery, or purchasing devices in-store. Surveillance footage has captured some of these thefts in action, emphasizing the brazen nature of the crimes, and the public is urged to report suspicious activity and consider alternative delivery methods to protect valuable items.