Crime & Safety
Prevent Package Thefts Over Holidays: McHenry Co. Sheriff
The sheriff's office has fielded one report of a package stolen so far this holiday season, authorities said.
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is providing tips to prevent packages delivered to your home over the holidays from being stolen. Sheriff's Office officials said Tuesday they've had a report of a stolen package and wanted to offer some advice to avoid additional theft reports. Here are some tips on how you can prevent your packages from being stolen:
- Track your packages online and ensure they are picked up promptly
- Choose a shipping method that requires a signature
- Consider purchasing a locking bin for packages
- Have your packages delivered to your work
- Buddy up with your neighbors
- Have a home security system that you can monitor remotely.
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