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Doorbell camera captures man stealing new cellphone from home's front porch

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Published  July 14, 2025 4:23pm EDT
Crime and Public Safety
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Doorbell camera captures man stealing new cellphone from home's front porch

Doorbell camera captures man stealing new cellphone from home's front porch

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person who stole a newly delivered package from a home in Auburndale. (Courtesy: Polk County Sheriff's Office)

The Brief

    • A man was captured on a doorbell camera stealing a newly delivered package in Auburndale.
    • The package contained a $1,000 Samsung cellphone.
    • The theft happened on July 9 at a home on Broadmore Drive.

AUBURNDALE, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person who stole a newly delivered package from a home in Auburndale.

What we know:

The package, which contained a $1,000 Samsung cellphone, was stolen on July 9 from a porch on Broadmore Drive.

A doorbell camera captured the porch pirate in action.

The suspect appears to be a white or Hispanic man wearing a blue T-shirt, light denim shorts, white sneakers, and a beige ball cap.

If you have any information about this theft, please contact Detective Karakash at 863-577-1600 or kkarakash@polksheriff.org.

What's next:

If you wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:

  • • Call 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida.
  • • Dial **TIPS from your cell phone.
  • • Visit http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip."
  • Download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.

The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

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