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Hialeah, FL - A FedEx delivery driver has become a South Florida hero after confronting a suspected package thief in Hialeah.
The incident was captured on a Ring doorbell camera and has quickly gone viral on social media.
The video shows a man in a gray hoodie approaching a home and attempting to claim a package as his own.
The FedEx driver, noticing the suspicious behavior, immediately confronted the man and demanded that he open the door to prove he lived there.
When the man failed to provide any proof, the FedEx driver took out his phone to record the potential thief.
The homeowner, Anthony Peña, intervened through his Ring camera, seeking clarification about the situation.
The FedEx driver explained that a man in a red Honda had attempted to steal the package.
Thanks to the driver's quick actions and the homeowner's intervention, the theft was prevented, and the suspect fled the scene.
Peña expressed his gratitude to the FedEx worker, praising his bravery and quick thinking.
The Hialeah Police Department has opened an investigation into the attempted theft.