In a crime that seems straight out of a bizarre movie plot, a Sacramento resident’s porch became the scene of one of the strangest thefts in recent memory. A porch pirate, cloaked in a large black trash bag, brazenly swiped a package in broad daylight—right in front of the home’s security camera.

The strange incident took place in a typically quiet neighborhood where homeowners are used to seeing trash bags on the curb, but not one that walks up to a doorstep. The security footage, now making waves online, shows the “trash bag thief” slowly shuffling toward the porch. With every step, the thief blends in with the ordinary trash bins nearby, making their disguise all the more effective.

Once the thief reached the porch, they methodically picked up the package, stuffed it into another bag, and walked off as though they were just another piece of garbage being taken out for collection. The footage ends with the thief disappearing from view, leaving the neighborhood stunned by the bizarre crime.

Local residents are both amused and alarmed by the creativity of the thief. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” said one neighbor. “At first, I thought it was a prank. Who would think to dress up as a trash bag to steal a package?”

However, local authorities are taking the situation seriously. With porch piracy on the rise, this inventive criminal method is seen as a new challenge. “This incident highlights how far criminals are willing to go to avoid detection. It’s essential that the community remains vigilant,” said a spokesperson from the Sacramento Police Department.

While the incident may have amused some, the theft underscores the growing problem of package piracy in residential areas. Thieves are becoming more cunning, and residents are urged to take extra precautions, such as installing security systems, using package delivery lockers, or coordinating with neighbors for safe delivery.

As the police continue their investigation, this unusual case serves as a reminder that porch pirates can come in many disguises—even as a trash bag.