Package theft in Portsmouth: Police seek help identifying suspect and vehicle

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth police are asking for the public’s assistance with identifying a package thief.

Shortly after 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, an individual stole a package from a property in the 2500 block of Elm Avenue.

Photos show the suspect apparently bending over to grab the package and getting into the back seat of a silver Ford Fusion with temporary tags that expired on Sept. 20.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Portsmouth Police Investigations Bureau at 757–393–8536. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip at p3tips.com .

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