This Navy SEAL Devised A Wild Plan To Trap And Expose A Package Thief

Package thieves, also known as package pirates, are the culprits. These are individuals who walk up to people’s front porches to steal mail. Since few people have cameras tracking their front doors, these brazen thieves often do not get caught. Fortunately, our Navy SEAL hero devised a plan to catch these selfish people red-handed. The story is a wild ride, so get set for some twists and turns!  

Meanwhile, the thief was enjoying each day, watching the front porch fill up with goodies. That was until this Navy SEAL hatched a plan to catch his enemy and have the thief learn a hard lesson.

In their heart of hearts, they are hoping that the packages they steal contain something valuable inside. But Arthur Russell – our heroic Navy SEAL – no longer wanted to be a victim of these pirates. He could no longer stand by and let these thieves steal his stuff.

A lot of people who have been in the forces are kind and selfless. Going through rigorous training helps to strengthen their resolve. Russell was one of them, but watching a thief get away with zero consequences was not something he could tolerate. 

Arthur reached his breaking point. He could not allow such selfish disrespect to happen under his watch. Though he did contact local authorities to report the incidents, his complaints were not heeded due to the ‘insignificance’ of the items taken. Clearly, Russell had no choice but to take matters into his own hands.

He figured that the next time these package bandits ventured onto his front porch, they had to be taught a lesson they would never forget. Russell is a committed man. When he thinks of a plan, he never stops until he sees it fulfilled.

Perhaps if they’d known who they were dealing with, the thieves would have thought twice about stealing packages from Arthur’s front porch. Is taking a Navy SEAL’s stuff worth it in the end? These pirates found out the answer to this question in a way they never expected.

Initially, Russell thought of using a box for his trap. He later changed his mind as he figured this would be too easy. His goal was not to make the thieves stop stealing his packages – he wanted them to stop stealing forever.

Therefore, Russell decided it would be best to frighten them. However, he did not know how to do that in an effective but harmless way. The process was tricky. His intention was to make the thieves drop his package and never want to pick up his stuff ever again.

Plus, the idea was not at all lethal. No one would be harmed in the execution of the trick. Though Russell really wanted to physically hurt the thieves, he knew it would not be in his best interests if he did. With that settled, it was time to start working on his plan.

It would be a bit hard to believe if he tried to say these things were all for home repair. Fortunately, the cashier did not ask what the items were for. So, Arthur did not need to explain his suspicious haul.

With the booby-trapped box complete, Russell couldn’t help but smirk. He could not wait to put it to the test. He went to his backyard to give it a test run. Lo and behold, the trap worked the way he wanted it to, but there was a problem.

Russell was so excited to see all his plans come to fruition. However, he had one more vital piece of equipment to pick up before he could put his plan into action. What’s the point of a booby trap if no one gets to see it? With this in mind, the Navy SEAL bought and installed a security camera.

With the camera installed, Russell only had to sit back and watch. He did not have to wait long. The unlucky thief came at the right time. Russell got his first pirate on the same evening he installed the camera.

At first, he thought the pirate would act suspiciously. Much to his surprise, however, the thief walked casually towards his porch as though she owned the place and had every right to be there. Russell was similarly surprised to see that the thief was actually a female.

Russell saw that the woman returned to a getaway car parked in front of his house. He also saw that the woman was not alone. There was a man in the car who appeared to be gesturing for her to go back.

The thief was terrified. She ran away from the house and went back to the getaway car screaming. She was so frightened that she dropped her cellphone on the porch. Russell was happy with the result of his plan. 

As soon as the box is lifted, the plate gets detached. A loud explosion is then heard. The plate is triggered and becomes detached every time the box is lifted in the air. The end result is the firing pin shooting off a 12-gauge blank shotgun tip.

Unfortunately, though Russell’s plan to thwart thieves was a success, the police disliked him taking matters into his own hands. They did not respond positively to Russell’s ingenious device.

Loretta also advised Russell that he could be in trouble if the pirates were injured and pressed charges against him. Though Russell successfully protected himself from thieves, his actions did not get a nod from the authorities. The Navy SEAL was understandably frustrated by this.

To remove any doubts about its safety, Russell even placed tomatoes inside the box to see if they would be harmed in any way by the device. When he checked them after the explosion, it was confirmed that the tomatoes were 100% intact. 

Russell soon discovered that he could avoid legal trouble by placing a sign on his property that said, “No Trespassing.” He also put a note on his bang box that said, “Beware.” The purpose of these signs was to make thieves be aware of the consequences of their deeds. If future porch bandits choose to pick up the package, they cannot claim that they haven’t been warned.

He liked giving justice where justice was due. The box he made has not injured anyone so far. Therefore, he knew that he should not let a legal hurdle stop him from setting up his traps. He was just getting started.

Russell’s satisfaction upon seeing the result of his efforts was unbounded. He had long stood by passively as the packages he bought with his hard-earned money were stolen. Now, he was getting payback. In Russell’s own words, “I know it’s crude, but there’s nothing scarier than a 12-gauge.”

Thanks to Russell’s smart idea, more than 20 thieves were frightened away and were not able to steal. Their identities were also recorded on video thanks to Russell’s high-quality camera. This detail enabled the police to track them down one by one and bring them to justice.

Though it was the exploding device that gave Russell the most joy in the moment, the footage he was able to gather of the porch pirates allowed authorities to find and identify the culprits. Thanks to his recordings, a lot of thieves were captured, and in turn, this cut down on criminal activity within his area.

Russell was pleasantly surprised when he discovered that Boots shared his love for catching thieves. They were partners in ridding the world of porch pirates. But what did Boots actually do to contribute to the project?

He was so excited to see what the thief’s reaction would be. Russell placed the kitty litter inside the package box and sat back until another package thief decided to take it away. Imagine the thief’s reaction when they discover that the box only contained cat waste.

Unfortunately, the pirate got a sniff of what was inside and opened it before leaving Russell’s porch. When he saw the litter, he threw the box on the ground. It lay there a few meters from Russell’s house where a neighbor saw it. Unfortunately, this neighbor was not pleased when he saw Russell’s address on the box.

However, Russell’s neighbor did not like the idea of poop being casually thrown about on the street. His neighbor did not want to find kitty litter strewn around the neighborhood. It was unhygienic and potentially hazardous to the health of locals. Surely, there was a better way to catch thieves.

Russell had an open mind and so considered his neighbor’s advice. He had to brainstorm once again and think of another way to stop thieves in their tracks. He made a futile attempt at putting garbage in the box, but it did not work. Fortunately, he had another wonderful idea he could not wait to try.

In Russell’s mind, the idea was not bad at all. The trap required a pin connected to a lever. The lever would be triggered anytime the box was opened. Unfortunately, the plan was not a success.

Still, people on the internet could not help but share their two cents about Russell’s plans. Some believed that Russell’s traps were completely unethical, while some thought he was doing the right thing. A few claimed that Russell was being too vengeful and needed to stop.

Many people think that such thieves deserve to be punished. Stealing people’s packages is the same as stealing someone’s hard-earned money. Besides Arthur Russell, another porch pirate victim is Christine Hyatt. She has also had enough of these bandits, but her story differs greatly from Russell’s.

Christine is a mother of a girl who has diabetes. She always shops online for the medications and equipment her daughter needs. Unfortunately, despite the importance of these orders, porch thieves often intercept them.

Just like Russell, Christine has had enough of these package thieves. She will no longer stand by as these pirates rob her family. So, she decided to create bait boxes. Her whole neighborhood was being targeted by these bandits, so the homeowners were supportive of her efforts.

Christine and Arthur Russell are united in their fight against such bandits. They believe these criminals need to be stopped. Thieves must be made aware that homeowners are not stupid and will take action. However, not everyone is pleased with the approach homeowners use to combat porch piracy.

A few Reddit users are pro-pirates and warn people that robbers can actually sue homeowners for any trauma they experience while stealing stuff from people’s front porches. Some also believe it is not the bandit’s fault if your property is accessible and prone to thievery.

The fact remains that anything sitting within a homeowner’s territory clearly belongs to them. This includes packages left on their front porch. Anyone who takes any item from someone’s property is a thief – this includes anything and everything, even a flower.

The social media discussion also centered on how cops seem to be unsuccessful in catching and punishing such bandits. Justice would be better served if authorities were proactive in prosecuting such criminals. This would send a clear message to would-be package thieves to not trespass on other people’s properties. 

Remember that despite the lax attitude the authorities seem to have about porch pirates, taking matters into your own hands can backfire. Clearly, you do not want to find yourself in the backseat of a police car. The best way is always the safest way – avoid legal issues and maybe use a secure post office box for receiving packages.