It's the peak season for holiday deliveries, and package
thieves are on the prowl.
Here’s some tips for preventing theft of your holiday
packages:
·
Choose a shipping option so you can sign for
delivery.
·
Request friends and relatives sending you a
package to do the same and ask for a tracking number.
·
Keep an
eye on the package's delivery status. Sign up for email or text alerts.
·
Ship the package to another location such as
your office if you won't be home to receive it.
·
Leave
special instructions on where to deliver packages (behind bushes, side or back
patio).
·
Choose delivery pickup.
·
Insure
your packages.
·
Watch for strangers approaching your neighbor’s
front door where packages have been left.
To report suspicious activity or vehicles, call the San
Diego County Sheriff's Department at (858) 565‐5200. If your package is stolen,
report the theft to the Sheriff's Department and the business where your order
originated.
