HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Consider this a warning.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are going after people who steal packages right off a victim’s porch. Investigators are working undercover to catch the crooks red-handed.

We’ll start by staying, we’re not sharing any secrets that would ruin the operation.

Deputies want thieves to know the stings are happening. It might convince crooks not to steal packages in the first place.

We’ve seen how bold and brazen some of these criminals can be.

Package thefts happen in broad daylight and in busy neighborhoods. The security camera video gets shared on the news and on social media, but the crime is rarely reported to authorities. More at KHOU