A man that Walker County law enforcement agents have nicknamed the "porch pirate" has been arrested after allegedly stealing about 25 packages during the holiday season.
Walker County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested 53-year-old Richard Benitez of Rossville for stealing packages from the front porches of several homes.
Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson said in a press release that a tip from the public lead to the arrest of Benitez at his home.
Richard BenitezDetectives are working with Catoosa County and Hamilton County authorities to identify victims linked to the thefts in those jurisdictions.
Benitez was booked at the Walker County jail on two counts of theft and was released on bond.
As the investigation continues, additional charges against Benitez are possible, Wilson said.
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