SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged porch theft from a home.
Just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, a woman reported an unknown suspect taking a package from the front porch of her home, according to Officer Charley Davidson.
Through the examination of video, Flock Safety License Plate Readers, and police records investigators learned of 35-year-old Adam Quick’s involvement in the theft. Police located Quick on Friday and arrested him without incident.
Police will present the case to the City of Wichita prosecutor’s office. Additionally, Quick has been arrested and convicted on previous felony charges that include burglary and theft, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.
An increase in package thefts is generally seen during this time of year. Here are some tips you can do to help keep your property safe:
· Have packages delivered to your home only during hours that you are there;
· If you are not home or out of town, have packages delivered to a trusted neighbor or have that neighbor pick up the package for you;
· Have packages delivered to a store you’ve ordered from, or you can have that package delivered to the carrier facility for pick-up;
· Check with your employer and have packages delivered to your place of work during the day;
· Consider purchasing surveillance cameras and motion sensor lights; and If you are a victim of a theft, call 911 or (316) 268-4221 file a police report.