Crime & Safety

McKinney Police Catch Alleged Porch Pirate Who Ultimately Returned Items To Owners

Police said they arrested Jennifer English-Dudu Thursday and charged her with theft of property, a third-degree felony, and a misdemeanor.

June 25, 2021

Police in McKinney put a smile on one woman’s face after a television that was stolen from her porch was returned by an unanticipated person — the suspect.

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Police said they arrested Jennifer English-Dudu on Thursday and charged her with theft of property, a third-degree felony, and a misdemeanor theft.

According to police, the arrest came after the department released video of her allegedly taking boxes from a front porch at around 10:30 p.m. several weeks ago. Detectives were able to get her license plate number and identified her as the suspect.

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