With the Holiday season approaching, we want to remind our residents to be aware of uptick in package thefts. Every holiday season, we have a rise in reports of these types of thefts. NPD would like to provide you with some preventative tips:
- Take advantage of package tracking – when you see that a package has arrived, immediately remove it from outside of your residence when possible
- Install a video doorbell – this is a most popular deterrent to protect your home and several different companies provide reasonably priced options
- Have your package delivered to Amazon Lockers or Utilize Amazon Key – many times you cannot control when your package will be delivered, but major companies like Amazon provide convenient ways like these to protect your package
- Invest in a porch lockbox – another way to protect your packages is to invest in a porch lockbox, but it may not be the most affordable option
- Require signature on delivery – most delivery companies will give you the option to require a signature upon delivery of your package is the safest way to ensure your package is not stolen
- Advertise you have a home security system – even if you cannot afford the security system itself, placing a sign that advertises you have one will deter many thefts and burglaries
