Crime & Safety

Identified Package Theft Suspects Confess to Crimes

Two suspects who allegedly stole UPS packages from the front porch of a Lower Southampton home have been identified.

The Lower Southampton Police Department has arrested Nicole Frye, 30, and Bryan Reppert, 37, both of Philadelphia, for two thefts of delivered packages in Lower Southampton Township this week.

The two suspects allegedly drove down a cul-de-sac in the Sweetwater Farms section of the township looking for packages hat have been left at the front door of homes.

Frye, who was captured on the homeowners surveillance camera, allegedly walked up the stairs to the residence and grabbed a large parcel from the residence, which contained $500 Prada shoes from Nieman Marcus. 

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They have also been implicated in two similar thefts in Northeast Philadelphia.

Both subjects are cooperating with the police department and have confessed, Lietenent Ted Krimmel said.

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The stolen property will be returned to the owners. 

Both suspects face misdemeanor charges of theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy.

Frye was identified by a detective from the Bucks County District Attorney's Office who recognized her from prior investigations.

"The detective was instrumental in assisting the Lower Southampton PD in securing the confessions and recovering the stolen property," Krimmel stated.


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