COBOURG (December 4, 2024) – As the holiday season approaches, the Cobourg Police Service (CPS) would like to remind residents to take extra precautions to protect their packages. With the increase in online shopping and deliveries, it is important to ensure that your holiday gifts and purchases arrive safely.
Tips to protect against parcel theft:
- Track your delivery and know when the package is expected to arrive.
- Arrange to have the package delivered when you are home or ask a trusted neighbour to bring the parcel inside their home when it arrives.
- Have packages delivered to your work (where that is allowed), or an authorized shipping centre.
- Install a motion sensor camera or doorbell cameras. Ensure they have adequate storage devices, as well as proper connections to power and internet where required.
- Get a ‘safe drop’ or locked mailbox for packages.
- Report suspicious activity to police.
By taking a few simple precautions, residents can help ensure their gifts and purchases arrive safely. CPS encourages residents to report any suspicious persons or activity or file a report online if you fall victim to parcel theft https://cobourgpoliceservice.com/online-reporting/