Protecting your holiday packages from porch pirates [Video]

CHANDLER, Ariz. — The online holiday shopping season has begun so the Chandler Police Department (CPD) is warning residents about the rising risk of package theft. 

Officer Noah Dueker with CPD,  said the increase in online shopping has created more opportunities for criminals to steal deliveries from residential porches.

“It’s a symptom of our modern condition,” Duker said. “Everybody’s ordering their things online, and you’ve got this plethora of opportunity out there for criminals.”

Duker noted that package thefts increase during the holidays due to higher shopping volumes, with thieves targeting everything from dog treats to high-end electronics.

To prevent becoming a victim, Dueker recommends several strategies:

“Building that sense of community with your neighbors is probably one of the best things that you can do,” Dueker said.

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