Dallas residents are once again speaking out over the continued issues with porch pirates stealing packages and the lack of assistance from the Dallas Police Department.
A Dallas resident posted on the Ring Neighborhood application earlier this week to highlight an issue with porch pirates, claiming that one woman could be seen going through mail in their apartment complex.
“This lady, who we’ve never seen before in our neighborhood showed up on our door. She was snooping inside our mailbox then proceeded to go into the other apartments to do the same, and walked away after (thankfully all of our neighbors had gotten their mail already). Watch out for this lady and get your mail,” wrote the resident.
Although no video of the incident was provided, the woman accused in this post can be seen wearing a black tank top, leopard print shorts, and a baseball hat while carrying a large white tote bag.
One resident responded to this post and noted that a different type of mailbox setup was the only solution they have been able to find.
“The best $ we ever spent was for a locking mailbox with a slot for the mailman to use to deliver mail, if you have the ability to change what you have,” stated the neighbor.
Another resident recommended calling the Post Office to receive help with these issues, with one comment stating that she could face serious jail time if prosecuted.
“Contact USPS Postal Inspectors, their job is to prosecute (at the federal level) people that steal the mail, even junk mail!” stated one comment.
“I wonder how much stolen mail she has in that bag. That’s a Federal offense that should land her in prison,” wrote another resident.
Interestingly, none of the suggestions included contacting the Dallas Police Department (DPD).
The lack of comments regarding the department comes as many residents have lamented the lack of assistance, with multiple residents posting in the past about how DPD was unable to help.
This lack of assistance comes as the Dallas City Council faces scrutiny for its insufficient police presence in the city, with the council failing to adhere to guidelines outlined in a new directive approved by voters.
Proposition U, passed by voters in 2024, states that the city must maintain a minimum of 4,000 sworn officers and improve compensation packages to help reduce crime in the city.
Although the Dallas City Council has attempted to reach these goals, recent proposals have fallen short of the Proposition U requirements, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.