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Police: Franklin Township porch pirate arrested for stealing a package with over $4,000 worth of electronics

Authorities say German Gomez Mendez, of Pennsauken, admitted to taking the package

Lanette Espy

Dec 21, 2023, 6:32 AM

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A 24-year-old man accused of stealing a package worth thousands of dollars was arrested.

Police say German Gomez Mendez, of Pennsauken, was caught on video taking a package last week from a home in Franklin Township shortly after a FedEx delivery. The package contained more than $4,000 in electronic devices, according to police.

Gomez Mendez was taken to police headquarters on Wednesday. Authorities say he admitted to taking the package, and he was later released pending a court date. He was charged with third degree theft.

Anyone with additional information regarding similar thefts should contact Detective Schnapp at 856-694-1415, ext. 209 or email tips anonymously to crimetips@franklintownship.com.

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