California officials use license plate readers, drones to crack down on porch pirates

In Irvine, California, police are deploying drones and license plate readers to combat porch pirates, those who steal packages left on doorsteps. Officers use drones to track suspects leaving residential areas and shopping malls, then employ license plate readers to identify vehicles involved in theft. This initiative comes amid rising concerns over package theft, especially during busy shopping seasons like Amazon Prime Days. The strategy underscores a broader effort to leverage technology in crime prevention and highlights the growing issue of e-commerce theft.