Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo family says a fake delivery driver stole their holiday package right off their front step.
Shannon Hendrickson says the trouble started on November 25. He and his girlfriend, Patty, were expecting a delivery from the U.S. Postal Service. The package held about one hundred dollars’ worth of gun slings. They planned to give them as Christmas gifts.
Hendrickson says they later got a notice that the package was delivered to their home on 10th Street North. But when they arrived home, nothing was on the porch. The couple then checked their home security camera.
The video first showed a regular mail delivery. A short time later, a different person walked up to the house. Hendrickson says that the person wore a brown UPS-style vest and carried another box. The person walked to the door, picked up the new package, and left.
“We saw a second person arrive later,” Hendrickson said. “They grabbed our package and took off with it.”
Hendrickson says he was angry and upset. He posted the video on Facebook and asked people to watch for the suspect. He says this is not the first missing package on their busy street.
Hendrickson urges other homeowners to use cameras that record activity near their doors. He says devices like Ring doorbells can help capture key details. He adds that online orders always carry some risk.
The family also contacted the delivery services and police. Hendrickson says he filed online reports with Fargo Police, UPS, and the retailer. So far, he has not received an update.
Anyone with information about the suspect should contact the Fargo Police Department. The agency lists contact options on its website at fargond.gov.
Since the package was delivered by the U.S. Postal Service, the case could involve federal mail theft. Under federal law, stealing U.S. mail can bring up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. More information about missing mail is available from the Postal Service at USPS Missing Mail Help.
UPS also lists steps to protect packages. The company urges customers to use the UPS My Choice tools to guide drivers. People can give directions to leave boxes at the back door, with a neighbor, or at a nearby UPS Store.
Hendrickson hopes someone will recognize the person seen in the video. He wants the gifts replaced and says he wants porch thieves held responsible.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
