Crime & Safety
Porch Pirate Caught On Video: Ossining Police [WATCH]
Package theft during the holidays is an immense national problem. Here are some tips from Ossining cops.
OSSINING, NY — Buying most of your gifts online this season? Ossining police want you to beware.
Police said the surveillance tape was sent to them by a resident of Tavano Road.
Nicknamed porch pirates, thieves who target deliveries are a serious problem. Last year nearly 26 million Americans had packages stolen during the holidays.
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Ossining police offered these tips to help you protect yourself.
- Track your packages and ask a friend or neighbor to grab your boxes if you aren’t going to be home.
- If you use a service like Amazon, they have a locker system where you can pick up your stuff at a secure location.
- Most important, if you see someone in your neighborhood acting suspiciously, call us.
SEE ALSO: Tips to Prevent Package Theft During Holiday 2016 Shopping Season
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