Phoenix homeowner takes on porch pirate

It's that time of year when we see an almost endless stream of package thieves. Now, one suspected porch pirate is facing charges thanks to a homeowner who took a stand. Along the way, that homeowner had to endure mace, and a chase -- and it all ended with a crash.

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[hamradiotimes]

We need more accidents like this. Take control folks

[dasg]

I'm pleasantly surprised the homeowner wasn't charged with assault.

[chriswren]

Glad to see the property owner wasn’t charged. Need more of that.

[geosciencenerd]

I love it! "I tried to pass him and he cut right in front of my vehicle". Lolololol

[jorgepadua]

This dude: "I was just trying to pass him" *winks*

Police: "Yes he was" *winks*

[rhess]

This is what it'll take. Citizens for justice.
The man is a hero. Keep up the great work.

[RichardsWorld]

It's nice of the cops to word it so the SUV driver didn't get in trouble.

[AMERICANPATRIOT]

That porch pirate should be charged for using mace (assault and battery), attempted robbery, illegal use and possession of mace, evading arrest, and for the other robberies he committed as attested to by the neighbors. The man who arrested the robber should be given a medal.

[semectual]

BRAVE homeowner for chasing down that pirate despite one eye got peppers prayed! This even helped the neighbors too.

[youtubecreater]

If it's not yours then don't touch it!

[ericmol]

I wish they would make strict penalties for porch pirates.

[hectoralejandro]

Thoughts and prayers go out to the poor truck that has to touch that garbage 🙏🏼

[rupe]

Probably riding a bike because he lost his license. Most likely a stolen bike as well.

[markhall]

Paintball guns with frozen paintballs would be ideal to use on porch pirates.

[bretthess]

What a little angel he looks like. Talk about you CAN judge a book by its cover.

[ca]

It's heartening to know that the home owner was seen as protecting himself. He had in fact been assaulted by the criminal. I hope he gets lots of time or gets sent back home.

[nunez]

That's nice. Here in California they would have arrested the guy in the truck too just for trying to protect his shit.

[Elizabeth-ivgn]

If this happened in another state, the porch pirate would have sued home owner, won court case and would be hailed as a 'victim' from the, "you shouldn't judge someone, you never know what they're going through" gang.

[jimh]

Should be open season on theifs.
No bag limit..

[dreamsofturtles]

That homeowner has got balls. I have accidentally inhaled a small amount of pepper spray and i was coughing so bad i couldn't breathe. To have it shot directly in your EYE- i cannot imagine. But he didn't let it stop him. The guys a hero in my book. Who knows how many other people he saved from being attacked by someone who clearly has NO compunction about attacking victims who dare to stand up to him.