Preventing doorstep theft.

Preventing doorstep theft.

Dear Resident

Doorstep thefts increase during the festive period. We are asking residents to take extra care with deliveries and help us to prevent opportunistic thefts in your community.

Preventing theft from your doorstep

Here are some things you could do to reduce the risk of doorstep 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.

arrange for your parcel to be delivered to a trusted neighbour, or other family members who will be at home; if you live in a flat, is there a concierge who could accept the parcel for you?

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.

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Sarah Bolger
(police, PCSO, Warwick Central)