Package Theft Alert: Tips for Preventing Porch Thefts During the Holidays

Law enforcement agencies are reminding residents that this is the time of the season for an increase in porch package thefts.

According to data from ChamberofCommerce.org, More than one-quarter of consumers (26%) have had a package stolen, and most porch pirate incidents occurred at single-unit residential homes (49%) rather than an apartment or condominium (42%). 

To help prevent these types of crimes, you should consider having packages delivered to safer locations if you are not going to be home.

One of the locations suggested is your workplace.

You should also increase your home security, such as doorbell cameras that feature motion detection.

Another good idea is to track your packages including receiving an alert when they are delivered.