Prevent holiday package theft with these police tips

Published on November 13, 2023

Packages on front porch

The holiday season is upon us and with that comes an increase in online purchasing for holiday gifting. More and more deliveries are expected to arrive to front porches and left outside homes during this time. Criminals are often quick to take advantage of this and steal these delivered packages right off your doorstep.

The Police Department offers the following tips that may help prevent you from being a victim:

  • Ask for a tracking number. Most companies offer this service at no charge so you can track your packages and get notified when it will be delivered.
  • Request a “signature delivery option,” which requires a signature when the packages are delivered.
  • Request a specific drop off time and date when you will be home to accept your packages.
  • Arrange to have your packages held at the shipping service so you can pick them up.
  • Have your packages delivered to the home of a relative or neighbor who will be there to accept them.
  • Ask to have your packages delivered to a retail store so you can pick them up at your convenience.
  • Ask a trustworthy neighbor to keep a “watchful eye” out for your packages. If they’re willing, ask them to safeguard your packages until you return home.
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