Porch Pirates stole packages from two residences in Elkridge

Announced via Howard County Police Department Facebook page:

It’s the second day of Amazon Prime Day, and your online orders should be arriving soon. Porch Pirates know that, too — like this one, who stole packages from two residences on Orren Boyle Court in Elkridge around 1:30 p.m. on Monday. If you recognize him or his vehicle, contact police at 410-313-STOP or hcpdcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.

As always, you are encouraged to report suspicious activity in your neighborhood to HCPD by calling 911 or the non-emergency number at 410-313-2200.

Here are some tips to help you protect these deliveries:

– Consider installing a doorbell camera to be notified whenever someone comes to your door.

-Track your shipments and try to be home when they are scheduled to arrive. If you won’t be home, ask a trusted neighbor or friend to take the package inside until you get home.

– Request that the delivery service leave the package in a less-obvious location, like a side or back door, that can’t be seen from the sidewalk.

– Ask your employer if you can have the shipment delivered to your workplace.

Even if you don’t have a doorbell cam, you can still join a free app called “Neighbors” to see videos like this one posted by camera owners in your neighborhood. HCPD is on there too! Download the FREE doorbell video-sharing app by texting “HCPD” to 555888.

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Here is the Facebook post with the video...if you recognize this vehicle or person...utilize the contact information above.

Scott E

www.scotteblog.com