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Search is on for second alleged porch pirate in Clay County

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a second suspect allegedly connected to a string of package thefts.

Matthew T. Robinson, 41, of Excelsior Springs, faces charges of felony theft and felony possession of a controlled substance in connection to the package thefts of more than a dozen residences last weekend in Clay County.

Earlier this week, Clay County prosecutors charged Kayley Worthington, 24, with the same charges.

The prosecution of the case has been made possible by victims filing police reports to help identify the pair of suspects.

As of Thursday morning, deputies had identified 12 victims in Liberty, Smithville and Kansas City, North. Deputies say many of the stolen items remain unclaimed.

If you have any information about a crime, you may contact your local police department directly. But if you want or need to remain anonymous, you should contact the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Depending on your tip, Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward.

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