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Beware of "porch pirates" this holiday season...

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From the Apopka Police Department

The holiday season is a time to enjoy family and friends. It is also a time when we purchase items for the holidays online and have them delivered to our residence. Unfortunately, the holiday season also brings out the thoughtless uncaring individuals in our community that like to prey on others. These unscrupulous individuals like to steal packages from our porches and take what we have worked so hard to obtain. A box or pile of boxes on your front porch makes an easy target for “porch pirates,” some of whom follow delivery trucks and scoop up packages moments after they are dropped off. As this holiday season begins the Apopka Police Department would like to remind everyone of some tips to avoid becoming a victim of “porch pirates”.

  1. Have packages delivered to your workplace/office.
  2. Have packages delivered to a friend or neighbor that is home during the day.
  3. Sign up for delivery alerts.

Many carriers provide delivery alerts that let you track your package(s) and know when it is going to be delivered, has been delivered, etc.

  1. Install a BoxLock.

The BoxLock is a smart padlock that will open after successfully scanning a package. Then the delivery driver can put your package inside your storage container.

You can find additional suggestions on the internet that you can explore to ensure your package is delivered and not stolen by “porch pirates”.

Always remember, if you see something or someone suspicious in your neighborhood, please call the Apopka Police Department. If it is an emergency call 911 or the Non-emergency number 407-703-1757.

The Apopka Police Department wants to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

Apopka Police Department

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