Several cities have already reported some early Christmas deliveries are being intercepted by thieves stealing packages off of front porches.
Police report porch thefts in Shaker Heights, Solon and University Heights.
David Van Allen with the U.S. Postal Service said shoppers need to keep close track of their deliveries so packages aren’t sitting on the front porch for an extended period of time.
Van Allen suggested using delivery confirmation and the postal service app that allows shoppers to track a package all the way to their door.
USPS also has a new service.
“USPS Package Intercept is what it’s called. It’s a service we provide, where you can actually change in transit where your package is going when you know it’s coming,” said Van Allen.
Van Allen and the postal service also added the following advice:
1. Avoid sending cash by mail.
Checks and money orders are safer than cash and may be cancelled or reissued in the event of theft.
2. Don’t leave delivered mail and packages unattended.
Just as wallets and purses shouldn’t be left on the front seat of an unlocked car overnight, mail and packages shouldn’t be left uncollected in mailboxes or front porches for any length of time.
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source: News5.com
