My Neighbor Kept Stealing My Packages-So I Sent Her Glitter Bombs, Crickets, and a Fake Pregnancy Test
When your packages keep disappearing but your landlord doesn’t care and the cops won’t lift a finger over a stolen dog toy, what do you do? For one woman living in a quiet apartment complex, the answer wasn’t escalation—it was strategic, hilarious, and perfectly petty revenge. With a camera setup, a bait-and-catch plan, and a few cleverly labeled Amazon packages, she gave her entitled neighbor a taste of poetic justice. The result? No more theft, zero confrontations, and a building-wide camera system that likely ended the petty crime spree once and for all.
The situation highlights a bigger issue in modern living: package theft, also known as “porch piracy,” is becoming increasingly common in multi-unit residences where security is lax. But while most victims file reports and hope for the best, this Reddit user turned a frustrating experience into a viral tale of low-stakes revenge, satisfying comeuppance, and community-wide benefit. Let’s break down what happened—and why the internet can’t stop cheering.
Package theft has been on the rise in recent years
This woman experienced it courtesy of her neighbor living across from her in an apartment complex
The Rise of the “Hallway Pirate”
In cities and large apartment complexes, package theft has surged in recent years. According to a 2023 study by C+R Research, nearly one in seven Americans have experienced package theft in the past year alone. The lack of secure mailrooms, unmonitored entryways, and the rise of same-day delivery services have made it easier than ever for opportunistic neighbors to snag a free item without consequence.
For this Redditor, things had always been fine—until a new neighbor moved in. “Cassie,” as she’s nicknamed in the post, wasn’t exactly subtle. Loud phone calls, a sense of entitlement, and soon enough, a suspicious pattern: items marked “delivered” mysteriously vanishing within minutes.
At first, it could’ve been chalked up to outside theft. But when a package disappeared while the user was home, and the only other sound was Cassie’s door closing, it became obvious. There was a thief in the hallway. And it wasn’t Amazon’s fault.
The Setup: Bait, Camera, Action
Instead of rushing to accuse anyone, the user got smart. She installed a motion-activated peephole camera—a discreet but brilliant move that gave her a front-row seat to the crime. When she tested the waters with a $6 pair of earrings, Cassie couldn’t help herself. She grabbed the package in under two minutes. And with that, the trap was officially sprung.
While police might not act on minor thefts (especially those under $950 in some jurisdictions), the user decided to take justice into her own hands—not with violence or confrontation, but with something much more fitting: petty revenge.
The Payloads: Glitter, Crickets, and Chaos
Over the course of several weeks, she baited Cassie with a collection of absurd, embarrassing, and mildly terrifying packages, including:
- A glitter bomb
- A fake positive pregnancy test
- A box labeled “Live Crickets – Handle With Care” (empty, but ominous)
- A spring-loaded confetti explosion
- A book titled “So You’ve Decided to Become a Sugar Baby”
- A tube of “hemorrhoid cream” (actually just lotion with a fake label)
Every package was addressed to her own name and placed outside her door as bait. And every time, Cassie took the bait—literally. Her curiosity (or entitlement) couldn’t resist.
The results were deliciously chaotic. The glitter bomb? Apparently the final straw. Cassie was later overheard through the wall yelling to someone, “I don’t know who the f*** keeps sending this stuff, but it’s not funny anymore!”
Mission accomplished.
Why It Worked: Shame Is a Powerful Deterrent
There’s a reason why these types of revenge stories go viral. As psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman explains, revenge serves as a form of social regulation. When formal justice systems fail to address “smaller” violations, people turn to creative retaliation to regain a sense of power, fairness, and control. In this case, the Redditor didn’t just seek petty satisfaction—she implemented consequences that were funny, humiliating, and safe.
Even more effective? She never confronted Cassie. No threats. No accusations. Just a string of embarrassing parcels that communicated: I see you. I’m smarter than you. And I won’t let you get away with this.
Cassie didn’t just stop stealing packages. She stopped interacting altogether. That’s more effective than any awkward confrontation ever could be.
The Aftermath: Building-Wide Justice
After the glitter bomb debacle and the revenge spree, the apartment complex issued a mass email: due to repeated complaints, hallway cameras were being installed. Whether it was because of the Redditor’s footage or other tenants fed up with stolen goods, the building was finally taking action. Cassie’s reign as hallway pirate was over.
The Redditor wisely decided to now forward her video evidence to the building manager. Although CPS-style outcomes aren’t likely in package theft cases, housing complexes can take significant action if residents are caught on tape violating lease agreements or disturbing neighbors. At worst? Cassie could face eviction. At best? She’s finally learned to mind her own business—and leave other people’s packages alone.
A Template for Modern Revenge?
This story has resonated with thousands of readers because it delivers the trifecta of justice, humor, and control. It highlights how nonviolent, intelligent retaliation can be more impactful than legal action in low-level conflicts.
As porch piracy rises, residents are forced to get creative. Some are using GPS-tracked bait packages, others are installing smart cameras, and a few—like our Reddit hero—are fighting fire with glitter. The emotional satisfaction of turning the tables is hard to beat.
And when it works this well? It’s a masterclass in petty revenge.
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When petty crime meets clever thinking, revenge can be both sweet and sparkly. The Redditor’s decision to respond with glitter bombs, fake tests, and humiliating surprises was not just satisfying—it was effective. No police, no shouting matches, just a quiet war of wit that ended in silence and new security policies.
In a world where thieves often go unpunished, sometimes the best justice is the kind that arrives in a poorly labeled Amazon box.
