Abingdon
Police Department
For Immediate
Release
In the past week, the
APD has received several reports of packages being stolen from doorsteps.
Thieves will often target their victims by following behind UPS, FedEx, and
USPS trucks, and watch for deliveries where packages are left in open areas.
Once the delivery person has left the package, the thieves will go onto the
property and steal these packages.
Here are a few safety tips you can take to better protect yourself if you are expecting a package delivery.
-Always retrieve packages and mail as soon as they arrive.
If you are not going to be home to receive the package:
- Send the package to the residence of a trusted friend or relative who you know will be home. Be sure that the friend is ready and waiting to retrieve the package when the doorbell rings and be on the lookout in case the doorbell doesn't ring.
- Ask the package delivery company to hold the package if you will not be home (many have local delivery centers).
- Request that your package be marked “signature required.” This requires the delivery person to stand by and wait until you’re available to retrieve the package.
- Leave special instructions with the delivery company on where to deliver the package. A good place is on the side or back of the house, so that the package is out of sight from the road.
- Use a company that provides a tracking service and check online to see when it is scheduled to arrive.
-Have the items shipped to the nearest store for “in-store pickup.”
Please be vigilant and report any and all suspicious activity to the Abingdon Police Department at 1-844-200-TIPS (8477). If you see a crime in progress, call 911.
Here are a few safety tips you can take to better protect yourself if you are expecting a package delivery.
-Always retrieve packages and mail as soon as they arrive.
If you are not going to be home to receive the package:
- Send the package to the residence of a trusted friend or relative who you know will be home. Be sure that the friend is ready and waiting to retrieve the package when the doorbell rings and be on the lookout in case the doorbell doesn't ring.
- Ask the package delivery company to hold the package if you will not be home (many have local delivery centers).
- Request that your package be marked “signature required.” This requires the delivery person to stand by and wait until you’re available to retrieve the package.
- Leave special instructions with the delivery company on where to deliver the package. A good place is on the side or back of the house, so that the package is out of sight from the road.
- Use a company that provides a tracking service and check online to see when it is scheduled to arrive.
-Have the items shipped to the nearest store for “in-store pickup.”
Please be vigilant and report any and all suspicious activity to the Abingdon Police Department at 1-844-200-TIPS (8477). If you see a crime in progress, call 911.
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