If you don’t want to be victimized by porch pirates this holiday season…
…then local law enforcement officials say you really need to take an approach of “out of sight, out of mind.”
Emporia Police Sgt. Lisa Hayes tells KVOE News there have been isolated incidents of porch piracy since early November. With online shopping likely to break prior records, Hayes says the easiest way to thwart thieves is by taking the opportunity away.
Lyon County Detective Sgt. Jacob Welsh is touting the use of different security cameras and apps.
Other tips:
*Notify neighbors to see if they can help
*Use so-called “smart locks,” where delivery companies can have temporary access to your garage or other designated area.
*Get delivery alerts to your smartphone
Reports of online shopping reaching a fever pitch are commonplace these days. UPS is placing a shipping limit on some of its largest retailers, while the US Postal Service and FedEx have increased their pricing premiums for the holidays. All three businesses plus Amazon have added workers and/or new facilities to handle the increased demand.
One other thing to consider: UPS has been contracting delivery workers, and Welsh says they may be coming to your door in their personal vehicles instead of the normal delivery trucks. If you ever have questions about suspicious activity, call law enforcement.
