BELLWOOD - Porch piracy cost Americans an estimated $12 billion in stolen packages over the past year, with 58 million victims nationwide, according to Security.org.

One family in Chicago’s western suburbs decided to fight back — and caught the entire encounter on camera.

What we know:

After repeated thefts, Bellwood resident Jaleel Anthony and his mother set a trap that led to a tense confrontation and a police arrest.

Ring camera footage shows Anthony rushing out of his home in the 600 block of Morris Avenue wearing just a shirt and underwear. The suspect, police said, had been targeting homes across the western suburbs for weeks.

On Tuesday, the Anthonys placed a bait package on their porch. When the thief returned, their Ring camera sent an alert. Armed but cautious, Anthony con

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