Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to keep a close eye on delivery of their packages as we have had some thefts in the area.
Here are some important tips to help keep your purchases out of the hands of thieves.
First think about having packages delivered where you are. For example, if you work all day you might want to think about having packages shipped to you at work or you can also set alternative pickup options. Most major delivery companies have other access points where you can go to pick up your packages near your home to prevent them from being stolen.
For example, UPS has an Access Point Network where you can pick up your package at a local grocery store or convenience store.
Another good idea is to track your package so you know exactly when it will arrive. This way you can plan to pick it up as soon as it’s delivered or have a neighbor grab it for you.
Talk to your neighbors and encourage each other be on the lookout for suspicious activity, like a vehicle following a delivery truck or a stranger taking a package from outside of a home, and report any suspicious activity to police.
Home surveillance cameras can also help deter thieves. They should be placed so the cameras are visible to thieves but high enough that they can’t be tampered with.