Theft of Parcels

🚨 Parcel Theft – Broughton Area 📦

We have received reports of parcels being stolen in the Broughton area.

If you have had a parcel stolen and have not yet reported it, please make sure you do so. Reporting incidents helps us understand the scale of the issue and target patrols appropriately.

Please see the following crime prevention advice to help reduce the risk of parcel theft:

📦 Parcel Theft Prevention Advice

Parcel theft is often opportunistic. A few simple steps can help keep your deliveries safe:

✅ Track deliveries and be home where possible
✅ Use Click & Collect, parcel lockers, or deliver to a trusted neighbour
✅ Ask retailers not to leave parcels in view
✅ Bring parcels inside as soon as possible
✅ Consider doorbell cameras, CCTV, or motion‑sensor lighting
✅ Avoid parcels being left in communal areas
✅ Dispose of packaging discreetly

🤝 Please look out for your neighbours and take parcels in if it is safe to do so.

🚔 If a parcel is stolen:

🔐 Reduce opportunity – remove temptation.

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