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Holland Police have ID the porch pirate, says the teen is facing charges

The Holland Department of Public Safety said the suspect will be referred to juvenile probate court for charges.

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The Holland Department of Public Safety said Wednesday they have identified the suspect connected to multiple package thefts in the city's southwest side.

According to Capt. Keith Mulder, the suspect is a 16-year-old and will be referred to juvenile probate court for charges. 

Mulder says the video provided to the community did play a role in identifying the suspect and that authorities located a vehicle connected to the investigation. The 16-year-old has been linked to most of the package larcenies reported. There have been 9 reports of stolen packages since Dec. 1.

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HOLLAND, Mich. - The Holland Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help to identify someone who is stealing packages from people's front doors in the southwest side of the city. 

They say there have been eight reports of stolen packages from that area. 

Surveillance footage from one brick house with a green door shows someone wearing a dark sweatshirt and light jeans taking a package and leaving in a pickup truck. 

Police say it is a black Chevy four-door Z71 truck, and to call 911 if you see it. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact them via email at policetips@cityofholland.com or call detectives at 616-355-1150. 

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