CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Police are seeing a rash of cell phones being stolen by porch pirates in Clarksville, and it appears to be part of a coordinated national effort.

The Clarksville Police detectives have been actively investigating these cases which seem to be part of an ongoing situation in other jurisdictions, according to CPD spokesman Scott Beaubien. The investigations showed this was an organized group that appeared to be out of New Jersey. They have information about when and where the cell phones were going to be delivered, he said. A suspect usually showed up within minutes after the delivery and took the package.

CPD recommends making arrangements to have someone sign for the package or to pick up the package from a specific location as opposed to having the phones dropped off on a doorstep.

Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to please contact Detective Neal at 931-648-0656, ext. 5538. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, submit a tip online at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers website or call the Tipsline, 931-645-8477.

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