The NPD has an important message for you! Package Theft Prevention Tips 
Don’t become a victim of package theft! Now that the holiday season is in full swing, and many have purchased or will purchase items via the internet let’s take a moment to remind you of a common crime this time of year; the theft of packages from front porches.
Packages that are left unattended make for easy targets for criminals. These thefts commonly occur during normal working hours, since many people are not at home. This is a crime that occurs in virtually every community in our country. To avoid becoming a victim of package theft, we recommend considering these tips:
1. If your employer will allow it, have packages delivered to your office.
2. Have packages delivered to a place where they can be received in person, such as the home of a trusted neighbor who stays home during the day, or a retired relative.
3. Request that the shipper hold your package at their pick-up facility so you can pick it up in person at your convenience.
4. If purchasing something from a large retailer, request that your package be delivered to a local branch of the store so you can pick it up in person at your convenience.
5. Request that the shipper require a signature confirmation upon delivery; this will prevent your package from being left at an unattended home.
6. Request a specific delivery date and time from the shipper when you know you will be home.
7. Provide delivery instructions to the shipper so that packages can be left at a safe location at your home that out of sight from the street.
8. Sign up for delivery alerts (text messages or e-mails) from the shipper; call a trusted neighbor when the packages are delivered, and ask them to take the packages inside for safekeeping until you get home.
This is a great time of year to get to know your neighbors and encourage them to keep an eye out for suspicious behavior. To get more information about starting up a Neighborhood Watch Program in your area please contact:
Tim Jones
Special Assistant
Community Engagement Division
Newark Police Dept.
(510) 578-4209
[email protected]
Address/Location
Newark Police Department CA
37101 Newark Blvd
Newark, CA 94560
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-578-4237
