PD: Man Caught on Camera Stealing Packages from Porch

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- Lexington police are looking for a man who they say stole packages from a front porch.

Investigators say an arrest warrant is out for 24-year-old Benjamin T. Christian of Georgetown. Police say a homeowner’s surveillance camera shows Christian taking several packages. Police say when the homeowner confronted him at the front door, Christian ran off, then jumped into a car and drove away.

Investigators say Christian also has two outstanding felony warrants for unrelated charges. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600.

Meanwhile, Lexington police offer the following tips for preventing package theft:

• Request a tracking number and sign up for alerts to know when package is delivered
• Request a signature for delivery
• Specify if you want package left on back porch or somewhere other than front door
• Have item delivered to your place of employment or the store for pickup