Aberdeen Christmas Package Theft

Update: The homeowner contacted Patch late Tuesday night and said the package had been delivered to the wrong house, not stolen.

Aberdeen, NJ - For those of you with last-minute Christmas packages arriving, be alert:

A Lorraine Street resident in Aberdeen said a Christmas package he had delivered was stolen from the front of his house on December 14. Inside the box was a watch intended for his child’s Christmas gift, and the package had been left unattended on his front porch.

Here are tips to wrap up the holiday season in good cheer:

1. Request a signature option when ordering an item so it will not be left unattended while the family is out.

2. Request that the item be held at the shipping center for pickup.

3. Tell a friend or a neighbor to keep an eye out and retrieve any packages for you while you are out.

As always, report any suspicious persons or vehicles 24/7. Call Aberdeen PD at (732) 566-2054.