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Gainesville Police arrest man in porch pirate case

By Lawson Smith Anchor/Reporter
A Gainesville man remains behind bars on felony theft by taking charges in a porch piracy case. 
 
The Gainesville Police Department said in a Friday social media post Richard Whidby, 31, allegedly stole two packages from a home that were valued at over $600.
 
The packages were reportedly left by the doorway after being delivered. 
 
No other details have been released in the case. 
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  • Associated Tags: Gainesville , theft, Gainesville Police Department, Porch Piracy
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