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Following reports of parcel thefts in the Lowestoft area, Police are urging residents to review the below crime prevention advice. 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 deliveryinstall 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 systeminstall a security lightarrange 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
If you need to report a theft, please use one of the following contact options -
Online - Report a crime | Suffolk Constabulary Call - 101 Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via this link Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999. | 
