PROTECT YOUR DELIVERIES – PACKAGE THEFT PREVENTION
From
Steelton Borough
Sent
Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:20am
Description
Steelton Borough Residents,
As we approach the holiday season, online shopping and home deliveries will increase significantly. Unfortunately, this time of year also brings an increased opportunity for package thefts, commonly referred to as “porch piracy.”
The Steelton Borough Police Department encourages all residents to remain vigilant and take a few simple precautions to protect their purchases from opportunistic thieves.
Here are some helpful tips to prevent package thefts:
Track Your Deliveries: Monitor delivery notifications and make arrangements to retrieve packages as soon as they arrive.
Use Secure Delivery Locations: Consider having packages delivered to your workplace, a trusted neighbor, or a designated package locker.
Request Delivery Instructions: When possible, ask delivery drivers to leave packages in a less visible or secure location.
Install Security Cameras: Doorbell cameras and other surveillance systems can help deter theft and provide valuable evidence if a crime occurs.
Look Out for Your Neighbors: If you notice a package sitting outside a neighbor's home, consider contacting them or offering to secure it with their permission.
Report Suspicious Activity: Be mindful of individuals or vehicles repeatedly traveling through neighborhoods, particularly those appearing to follow delivery trucks or approach homes without a legitimate purpose.
Remember: Package thieves often look for easy opportunities. A package left unattended on a porch for even a short period can become an attractive target.
The Steelton Borough Police Department will continue its patrol efforts throughout our neighborhoods, but preventing these crimes is a shared responsibility.
If you observe suspicious activity or become the victim of package theft, please contact the police department. If a theft is occurring or there is an immediate threat, call 911. When reporting a theft, preserve any available surveillance footage, delivery confirmations, or photographs that may assist investigators.
Let's work together to keep our neighborhoods safe and ensure your holiday purchases make it into your homes rather than into the hands of thieves.
Stay alert, look out for one another, and enjoy a safe holiday shopping season!
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