Porch Pirate Fears? Send Gifts To The Canton PD

CANTON, CT — Nothing can pour water over a holiday season more than a Grinch stealing your presents from your front porch/mailbox.

Porch pirates are the bane of a gift-giver/gift receiver's existence, but the Canton Police Department has a solution — send your presents to the local police headquarters.

Chances are, the bad guys raiding front porches will, likely, not steal from the police department.

The program — part of Canton PD's Community Policing Program — allows folks to have their holiday packages mailed directly to the Canton PD address, which is 45 River Road, Canton CT 06019.

"We have initiated a program to protect against thieves stealing packages from your doorstep," wrote the CPD.

"In the past few years, millions of Americans have had packages stolen from front porches or mailboxes before the packages reach the rightful owner."

There are a few steps to take to utize the service, which is ongoing through Dec. 24.

But, essentially, all folks need to do is use their name and list the CPD's address, then notify the CPD via phone (860-693-0221) or email (dispatch@townofcantonct.org).

"The Town of Canton and the Canton Police Department assumes no responsibility for any delays or damage to the packages or its contents," wrote the town.

Any questions or comments can be directed to Sarah Smith, administrative assistant at 860-693-7692 or ssmith@townofcantonct.org.

For more information on the Canton Police Department holiday package program, click on this link.