Defendant Kathryn Goodner’s undoing was one victim brave enough to chase her down U.S. Highway 20 until officers could arrive to assist, according to criminal complaints.

Complaints say that one victim on Brushy Creek Road, upon seeing Goodner take an Amazon package out of her mailbox, called 911 as she followed Goodner. She said that Goodner threw the package out the window as she drove down the highway.

The defendant, 35, was stopped by Webster City police officers and was met by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office. Complaints reported they were able to recover the discarded package.

In an interview, Goodner admitted to stealing mail with another woman, Cori Benson in rural areas over a few days, describing the feeling as a “rush,” and telling officers that she took the packages because “those people can afford to buy things on Amazon.”

Cori Benson

Officers note that Benson has multiple convictions for theft and forgery.

A search warrant application filed in court records revealed that Goodner said in an interview that Benson was using credit information stolen through the mail to commit identity theft.

Another homeowner along Scene Drive in rural Fort Dodge also reported mail theft over the course of two days, which was connected to Goodner in search warrants.

Benson, 32, was charged with credit card fraud in February for unauthorized purchases with Goodner totalling $89.47, court records show. Her arraignment is scheduled for June 15.

Goodner is held in Webster County Jail on a $20,000 cash-only bond.