Thief Steals Package from Driveway, Protect Your Holiday Presents: Shaker Heights Police Blotter

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH - Thieves stole a package delivered to a resident's home this week. If you want to make sure you're not a victim of "front porch shopping," Patch has compiled a list of tips and tricks to protect your holiday goodies. You can see that list at the bottom of the blotter.

Theft, Nov. 26 - Thieves entered a home in the 2000 block of Belvoir Road and stole personal property. The theft occurred at approximately 4:45 p.m.

Theft-Motor Vehicle, Nov. 28 - A red 1999 Dodge Caravan was stolen from a Chadbourne Road resident's driveway about 1:30 a.m. The car was unlocked at the time of the theft. It has Ohio license plates reading #FXZ6710.

Burglary, Nov. 28 - Another theft on Daleford Road, this time in the 3000 block, as someone entered an unlocked home and stole personal property. The theft occurred sometime during the holiday week, police say.

Theft, Nov. 29 - Someone stole a package delivered to a Daleford Road resident's house. The theft was discovered and reported at about 5:30 p.m.

Police and security experts have shared some reminders on how to thwart "porch pirates" and ensure you receive your packages:

• If possible, have your package delivered to a location where it can be received by a trusted person.
• Ask neighbors who are home during the day to watch for deliveries.
• Request that the shipper holds the package at their facility for pickup.
• Track deliveries online and confirm delivery has occurred.
• Insure valuable items.

To see more tips on protecting your deliveries, click here.

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