what do you think good or bad? I often see posts on social media asking if you recognize these people etc. I think people are getting fed up, when the police really do nothing, revolving doors of justice. they make a point buy courts not going to do anything anyway. There is a Korean grocery store in Surrey that has a board at the store where they post pictures of "thieves" on it and wonder if it helps.
Do criminals seen comitting crimes really deserve privacy?
Montreal police asking people not to post photos of porch pirates online
By Maria Sarrouh
Published: January 17, 2025
Across Montreal’s residential neighbourhoods, deliveries are disappearing off doorsteps.
Porch pirates bolt on to private properties, running off with online orders — and it’s often caught on doorbell cameras.
“I’ve actually had two get stolen. One of them was a very expensive pair of shoes,” says Stephanie Wadden who lives in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood.
Victims are quick to post on Facebook community groups and other social media platforms.
“I posted just so, you know, other people in the area could be aware that things are being stolen,” Wadden added.
But Montreal police are asking people not to do that.
Instead, they say to go to them, arguing posting could jeopardize a case if it goes to court.
“What we strongly recommend is to give us the evidence and let things take its course,” says Francois Sauvé who heads the SVPM’s communications department.
Police add that as frustrating as it might be, even potential perpetrators have a right to privacy until proven guilty.
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https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/...-to-post-photos-of-porch-pirates-online/
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