North Wales Police have received a number of reports of door step thefts of parcels in recent weeks. On the approach to Christmas, the number of deliveries is likely to increase and opportunist thieves will be on the look out for unattended parcels. Here are some things you could do to reduce the risk of doorstep theft:
Track your parcel to ensure someone is at home for the delivery
If you are not going to be in, provide the delivery company with details of a safe location to leave your parcel.
Arrange a delivery time if possible when you know someone will be home to take the parcel
Consider installing a ring doorbell; this can be connected to your mobile phone so you are notified immediately of any delivery and is easier and more affordable than CCTV systems.
Install security lighting
Arrange for you parcel to be delivered to a trusted neighbour, family or friend.
Use an off-site locker service for frequent deliveries or for expensive items, these parcel boxes are more likely to be in safer locations such as supermarkets, petrol forecourts etc
