Winnipeg police investigating package thefts [Video]

The Winnipeg Police Service is investigating a string of package thefts in the Transcona area.

According to police, officers are aware of multiple incidents involving a female suspect in a white SUV stealing freshly delivered packages from Transcona homes. Police said two residents have reported incidents so far; however, there could be others that have gone unreported.

Police have not made any arrests.

“The holiday season (November through January) often sees a spike in delivery package thefts,” police said in a statement.

“Thieves may follow delivery trucks or seize opportunities when packages are left in plain view.”

One of the victims of the Transcona porch piracy is Jesse Carlson. He said his wife opened their front door on Saturday and collected a package that was left on the front step.

However, the couple received an unwelcome surprise when they noticed the box, which was supposed to be a package from Amazon, was cut open with nothing …