MARYSVILLE – Marysville police have arrested a 31-year-old Lake Stevens woman for allegedly stealing a package off the front porch of a Marysville home last week.
She was arrested for suspicion of theft, possession of stolen property and felony narcotics possession.
The victim reported the theft Nov. 23 after reviewing his home security video and discovering the package had been removed from his porch Nov. 16.
A blond woman driving a small white sport utility vehicle was seen in the video.
KOMO 4 aired the story, including showing the security video, which led to a citizen being able to identify the suspect.
Everett police notified Marysville Monday night that they had detained the suspect in the Everett Mall parking lot while investigating their own package theft.
The woman initially denied involvement but when advised her crime was on video she admitted to taking the package.
“It’s truly unfortunate but the Christmas season brings about an increase in package thefts,” Marysville Cmdr. Robb Lamoureux said. “People definitely need to be wary of what valuables they are having delivered and left on their porch.”
