Concord PD's Tips for Keeping Your Packages Safe This Holiday Season

CONCORD, MA – Concord Chief of Police Joseph O'Connor advised residents this week to remain vigilant when ordering packages online to prevent their gifts from being stolen.

"As more people purchase gifts online, we want to make sure that our residents have the tools they need to prevent package theft this holiday season," O’Connor said in a statement. "Have items delivered to your work, or if that’s not an option, make sure you have a friend or neighbor that can be home to accept deliveries."

FedEx and UPS offer services to assist with package safety during the holidays. O'Connor recommends the following additional safety tips:

• Request notifications on your deliveries, via phone or email, to monitor your packages in transit and upon delivery.
• Always require a signature on your deliveries to ensure packages are never left unattended.
• Consider sending deliveries to an alternate location that someone will at to receive them- whether that be a workplace, a neighbor of friend’s house, or a FedEx or UPS location.
• Schedule your delivery for a specific date and time that you’re expected to be home.
• Set up a vacation hold if you plan on traveling during the holidays so gifts won’t be left on the doorstep.

If you find your package has been stolen, contact the Concord Police Department and report it immediately. Unfortunately, if an item is uninsured, it is unlikely that you will get it back.

Never accept a surprise delivery where a payment is required, and never give out personal information when receiving a delivery.

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