LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-With just eight days until Christmas federal prosecutors said they’re cracking down on thieves who steal packages from homeowners.

The initiative called ,”Operation Porch Pirates,” will step up prosecution against these thieves.

It is a joint effort between local, state and federal agencies.

Police are seeing more cases of people walking up to someone’s home and stealing their packages.

At Monday’s conference, the message was very clear. If the package is not yours, don’t take it.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said a Little Rock man is already facing federal charges for stealing someone’s mail. It’s the first case in this initiative.

Several law enforcement agencies and the Postal Service said it’s their goal to bring these thieves to justice.

Officials also spoke about placing bait boxes out to catch people in action.

Mark Osborne lives in Sherwood and caught a man on camera stealing his packages. He said it tough seeing someone walk onto his property and take his kids Christmas gifts.

He’s glad law enforcement agencies are working to stop people from doing it.

“If it’s in a post office box it’s theft and they can got after you federally but when they move it to your porch it’s just theft and I think if it says U.S. Postal Service it should be a federal crime,” Osborne said.

“Everything can be replaced but it;s about the fact that somebody stole from you right off your front porch,” Osborne said.

Sherwood Police said they have a person of interest in the case and hope to make an arrest soon.

The maximum fine for stealing someone’s packages is 5 years in prison.

Police said you can have your packages delivered to work or have someone in your neighborhood watch your home. You can also request a signature.