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Dec. 8, 2023

Porch Pirates

Porch Pirates

Today, we’re talking about “Porch Pirates.”  The Perrysburg Podcast is an informational podcast for prospective, new, and current Perrysburg, OH residents.  We talk about what’s in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. You can...

Today, we’re talking about “Porch Pirates.”  The Perrysburg Podcast is an informational podcast for prospective, new, and current Perrysburg, OH residents.  We talk about what’s in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. You can find the show notes for this episode on perrysburgpodcast.com.  

Perrysburg has a reputation as a small town with a low crime rate, but crime still happens here.  To learn more about what a porch pirate it, how they affect Perrysburg, and how Perrysburg residents can avoid being victims of porch pirates, I spoke to City of Perrysburg Police Officer and crime prevention specialist, Stephen Loar.  Listen to the end for a bonus about 2 smartphone apps that help Perrysburg residents communicate with one another about crime.  Those tips come from both City of Perrysburg Police Officer Stephen Loar and the City of Perrysburg’s Public Information Officer, Marie Dunn.  

Thank you for listening to Episode 20 of The Perrysburg Podcast!  Please share this episode with someone who needs to learn about Porch Pirates in Perrysburg, OH.  

Disclaimer:  This podcast is produced by Perrysburg resident Kim Newlove from the perspective of a current resident.  Kim Newlove is not an employee of The City of Perrysburg or Perrysburg Township.

Links from this episode

City of Perrysburg Website

City of Perrysburg Police Division - 330 Walnut St. Perrysburg, OH 

Office Stephen Loar (Crime Prevention Specialist) 419-872-8001 (Non-emergency number)

Neighbors App (iOS link) https://ring.com/neighbors  

Nextdoor App (iOS link)

The Perrysburg Podcast website

The Perrysburg Podcast YouTube Channel