Police warn about porch pirates amid increasing package deliveries during the holidays
During the holiday season you may be getting more packages delivered to your door than normal but that’s also a time when more thieves are stealing packages from your door. According to The Action Network,
As porch pirates swipe holiday gifts, some Philadelphians say ‘FedEx could do better’
Some consumers say FedEx's service makes it easier for thieves to steal packages. The company says it takes complaints seriously and has programs in place to deter porch piracy.
Ways to prevent porch pirates during holiday season
As more packages arrive at your door, it is also a time when porch pirates can steal your packages during the holiday season. According to the Action Network, Virginia is one of the top 10 states with the most porch pirate incidents.
Be aware of porch pirates and mail theft this holiday season
The Duluth Police Department recommends Northland residents to be on the lookout for porch pirates and mail theft this holiday season.
Porch pirates on the prowl this holiday season
More porch pirates caught on camera stealing packages from homes along with some holiday cheer. Police said Wednesday afternoon, an unknown male took three packages that had recently been delivered to a home in the 4500 Block of Sequoia in East Memphis.
How to outsmart porch pirates during the holiday season
The holidays mean more packages on doorsteps. But for some people, they could also signal an increase in thefts.
Baltimore neighbors fed up with porch pirates
Just as quickly as a package gets dropped off at a home, it gets picked up and taken. It's happening so often people are finding creative ways to fight back against porch pirates. Megan Karanfil lives near Patterson Park,
How to ward off porch pirates during the last-minute holiday package blitz
In the final countdown to Christmas, millions of presents will migrate from warehouses to delivery trucks to the doorsteps of Minnesotans. Concealed in cardboard and plastic, their appearance is often a relief for last-minute shoppers.
Man catches porch pirates on camera, but says police say there’s not much they can do
By Natalie Goldstick, Chrissy Amaya Click here for updates on this story OAK LAWN, Illinois (WBBM) — An Oak Lawn man’s packages were stolen from his front step—so he turned into a detective and tracked down the pickup truck involved.
Being aware of porch pirates as last minute packages go out before Christmas
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