A Queens resident working as a DoorDash driver canvassed Manhasset and surrounding areas using her job to spot unattended packages out in the open, stealing two of them in Manhasset and Sands Point on Sept. 3, police said.
Juliana Saggaram, 33, was arrested by Sixth Precinct detectives and was charged with two counts of petit larceny. A court appearance ticket was issued for Saggaram for Oct. 20.
Police said Saggaram picked up a food order from Chipotle, drove around the local area and canvassed outside packages.
While holding the food order as a cover, Saggaram “walked onto the property, removed the package and fled the scene,” a Nassau County Police Department release stated.
Saggaram was taken into custody on Wednesday by Sixth Precinct officers.
NCPD posted an informational flyer on Facebook alongside the arrest report, advising residents how to protect themselves from a ‘porch pirate.’
The police advised residents to request packages to be scheduled for arrival at a specific date and time. They also recommended that packages be received in person or have the packages delivered to a trusted neighbor who is at home.
Police also suggested that residents consider getting a front door surveillance camera.
