Package thefts occur every day. To keep your community informed on ways to avoid package thefts, you can schedule these posts to go out to your residents on Neighbors during the holiday season!
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Protect Your Packages!
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"Package thefts can occur at any time of the day. For a more secure delivery option, ship your packages to your office rather than your home."
Source: Endicia
Tips to Help Avoid Package Thefts
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"Theft of mail and packages can occur anywhere and anytime, but there are steps you can take to help protect yourself from this crime. Follow and share these tips to avoid becoming a victim."
Source: USPS
Consejos Para Ayudar a Evitar Robos De Paquetes
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"El robo de correo y paquetes puede ocurrir en cualquier lugar y en cualquier momento, pero hay medidas que puede tomar para ayudar a protegerse de este delito. Siga y comparta estos consejos para evitar convertirse en una víctimar."
Source: USPS
Always Report Package Thefts!
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"t’s extremely important to always file a police report when your package is stolen. Reporting these crimes to the [Agency Name] allows us to be aware of what areas are being affected.
If you or someone you know has a package stolen, please call our Non Emergency number [Phone Number] to file a report"
Source: C+R Research
How to Prevent Package Thefts
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"Online shopping is a safe and easy way to shop! [Agency Name] wants to ensure you don’t fall victim to delivered packages being stolen off your front porch. Packages that are delivered and left unattended make for easy targets. Follow and share these package theft prevention tips to decrease the chances of your package being stolen."
Source: City of Menlo Park
7 Tips to Avoid Package Thefts
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"[Agency Name] would like for you to follow and share these seven safety tips to help prevent package thefts from occurring!"
Source: Schlage
Combating Package Thefts Together!
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"[City/Neighborhood Name] Residents! The [Agency Name] can’t be everywhere at once! We need your help in combating package thefts.
If you are a victim of a package theft, please call our Non Emergency number [Phone Number] to file a report."
Source: NYPD