Warrington Township police warn residents to be on alert for package-stealing Grinches [Video]

WARRINGTON TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — With the holiday season and online orders surging, theft is also on the rise.

The Warrington Township Police Department said they’re seeing an uptick in incidents. Now they’re reminding community members to be smart and vigilant with Grinches on the prowl.

“Generally around this time, it’s the season for thefts. We’re urging our residents, our community, to not only secure their homes and secure their vehicles but get packages left on their doorsteps inside ASAP,” warned Lieutenant Glen Gottenberg.

Gottenberg says an uptick in theft around the holidays is not unusual. Over the weekend, an apartment complex was targeted.

“We were dispatched for a theft of packages at a local apartment complex. Upon arrival officers reviewed surveillance footage that showed a suspect,” explained Gottenberg.

He says 10-12 people had packages taken.

Officers, later that day, found a suspect matching the description following a US postal service worker.

Paul Smith, a spokesperson for the United States Postal Service, …