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Warning over doorstep delivery thefts |
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We are urging online Christmas shoppers to be vigilant and take steps to reduce their chances of falling victim to doorstep parcel thieves. With the Christmas countdown now in full swing, many people are ordering items online and having them delivered to their homes - which makes this a prime time for opportunistic theft. If delivered to your home and left unattended, parcels can be easily stolen by doorstep thieves. In previous years, around this time of year, we have received reports involving the theft of parcels, containing hundreds of pounds worth of goods, left outside people’s homes. With this in mind, we are encouraging everyone to take appropriate action when ordering items online, ensuring they are protected to help prevent parcel theft.
Here are some things you could do to reduce the risk of parcel theft: Track your parcel to ensure you or someone else is at home for the delivery Install a video doorbell; this can be connected to your mobile so you are notified immediately of any delivery, and is easier to install than a full CCTV system Install a security light and/or CCTV Arrange for your parcel to be delivered to a trusted neighbour, or other family members who will be at home Use an off-site locker service for frequent deliveries, or for expensive items; these parcel boxes are more likely to be in busy, safer locations - such as supermarkets - rather than secluded areas which could be targeted by thieves If you have ordered a delivery which has not arrived, first contact the delivery company and sender. If you think a parcel has been stolen or notice anyone acting suspicious, you can make a report online or by calling 101. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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