Indianapolis- As the citizens of Indianapolis continue to follow social distancing guidelines, many are becoming increasingly reliant on take-out food from local restaurants and businesses, grocery delivery services, and online shopping, resulting in more delivery drivers on our roads and in our neighborhoods. As a public safety reminder, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) is advising all delivery drivers to exercise caution while fulfilling these orders.
The following tips can help reduce the chances of becoming a robbery victim:
- Drivers should limit the amount of cash on hand
- Credit cards should be used for all delivery sales whenever possible
- For business owners taking the order, advise the caller/customer that for the health and safety of the driver, to meet the driver outside of their building or dwelling
- Always ask for a customer call back number and verify the number prior to delivery
- Prior to delivery, instruct the driver to utilize the call back number to confirm the delivery and be sure to meet outside, in a well-lit location
While the IMPD has not seen a discernable uptick in robberies since the enactment of social distancing guidelines, we ask that residents look out for the safety of our city’s service workers who continue to provide our community with needed resources and nutrition through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents seeking medical information related to COVID-19 are encouraged to visit the
ISDH and
MCPHD sites dedicated to the virus. A comprehensive hub for resources available to residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can be found at
indy.gov/covid. Those who are in need of non-emergency police services are encouraged to call 317-327-3811.
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