Parcel theft

Parcel theft

Dear Resident,

At 2pm on Sunday 15th February a parcel was delivered to an address on Town Lane Benington. As the home owner has CCTV a white van was observed stopping at the entrance to a driveway, a male got out of the passenger side and approached the front door with a small parcel in his hand. He placed the parcel on the doorstep then removed a case of Pepsi which was already in situ. He quickly returned to the van which then drove away. Police have details for the vehicle so enquiries are ongoing. Did you see or hear anything during this time or have you been a victim aswell?

Should you have any information which may assist with our enquiries please quote crime number 41/14780/26

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.

For further general crime prevention advice visit our website www.herts.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

You can share this message easily to your own Social Media by clicking the ‘Share’ button below.

Reply to this message

Message Sent By
Sally Brooks
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, PCSO, East Herts - Rural)