Eastpointe package thief lights cigar, takes phone call on victim’s porch, police say

EASTPOINTE, Mich. – An Eastpointe package thief lit a cigar and took a call on his cellphone while standing on the victim’s porch, police said.

Officials said the man was caught on camera stealing packages around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday from a home in the 24600 block of Petersburg Avenue.

While standing on the porch, the man lit his cigar and took a cellphone call before making off with the packages, according to authorities.

Eastpointe police are hoping to identify the man. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 586-445-5100.