If I am expecting an important package and I am not going to be home to get it I either have someone come over to watch for it or I ask a neighbor to keep and eye open for the delivery. I do the same for them. This porch pirate thing is getting out of control. The person that stole this package will unfortunately toss it some where. So Sad. I had an acquaintance at my last guild who had a prize winning quilt stolen or lost during the delivery process. She only insured it for $1000. Even that was under insured. Never to see the quilt again. She was shipping the quilt to a quilt show in Washington State.
My heart goes out to your friend.