As the holidays get closer, package delivery tends to increase. This usually brings an increase in thefts of delivered packages from homes that are left by delivery services. Here are some tips offered by the Noblesville Police Department (NPD) to help you prevent being a victim:
- Consider having the package delivered to a family member or neighbor who will be at home for the delivery.
- Consider having the package delivered to you at work.
- Consider having the package set for pick-up at the shipping facility.
- Consider requiring a signature for delivery. (After a few attempts, this may mean you have to pick up the package at a shipping facility.)
- Packages sent via USPS can be picked up at your local post office. UPS packages can be picked up at your local UPS store. The Noblesville U.S. Post Office is at 1900 Pleasant St. UPS Stores are at 176 Logan St. (near Kroger) and 14350 Mundy Drive (near State Road 37 and 146th Street).
- Amazon provides a service that allows delivery drivers access to your home long enough to put the package inside. This requires purchase of a camera and door lock.
- Install video cameras showing your front porch. This may not prevent a theft but would provide video of the suspect.
If you are the victim of a theft of your delivered package, call NPD to report the theft at (317) 773-1300.