Man charged after attempting to steal newly delivered iPad in North Haven

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A “porch pirate” was arrested by North Haven police Thursday after a homeowner caught him trying to steal a package.

Heriberto Perez-Cabral, 26, of Bronx, New York, was charged with fourth-degree criminal attempt to commit larceny. He was given a $2,500 bond.

Police said the suspect ran from a Corey Road home after the homeowner confronted him while trying to steal a package containing a new iPad.

He left the package and was seen getting into a dark Honda with tinted windows parked down the street.

Officers located the vehicle on Clintonville Road and took Perez-Cabral into custody.

Police said there has been a rash of similar crimes in the region lately.

They suggest anyone ordering electronics to use caution because criminals may be tracking the deliveries and planning to steal them when delivered.

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