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Don’t Let Porch Pirates Steal Your Holiday Cheer: 8 Pro Tips to Protect Your Packages

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With the holiday shopping season in full swing, residents in the Township of Washington and beyond are hitting “Order Now” at record rates. But as delivery trucks fill our streets, they are being followed by a Grinch-like threat: Porch Pirates

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Twp of Washington NJ, According to the Township of Washington Police Department, package theft is a crime of opportunity that spikes during the holidays. With gift shortages driving people to shop earlier than ever, your front porch could be a goldmine for thieves if left unprotected.

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Post-Christmas Gadget Declutter Tips: Get Rid of Old Tech the Smart Way

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Ridgewood NJ, Did you unwrap a shiny new TV or gadget this Christmas? It’s always exciting to upgrade, but dealing with old electronics can be a hassle. Instead of letting them clutter your home, here are some creative and practical tips inspired by tech expert Kim Komando—and yes, there’s even a clever trick involving porch pirates!

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Month-long Investigation by Wood-Ridge Police Leads to the Arrest of New York Package Thieves

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Wood-Ridgewood NJ, on March 9, 2024, two individuals from New York were apprehended following a month-long investigation into multiple package thefts from the Avalon Bay Community at Wesmont.

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Paramus Police Department Drops New Holiday Package Theft PSA Starring The Grinch

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Paramus NJ, the Paramus Police Department , headline  BREAKING NEWS: Suspect arrested after package theft attempt thwarted by Paramus Finest.

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Safeguarding Deliveries: Strategies to Deter Porch Pirates and Package Thieves

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Ridgewood NJ, the rise of online shopping has transformed the way we acquire goods, making doorstep deliveries a common occurrence. Unfortunately, it has also given rise to the issue of porch pirates or package thieves who opportunistically snatch packages left unattended. To protect our valuable deliveries and maintain the convenience of online shopping, it is crucial to employ effective strategies to deter these thieves.

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Amazon Launches Drone Delivery Trials

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Ridgewood NJ, watch out porch pirates , Amazon has launched drone delivery trials in select locations in California and Texas. Customers in these areas will be able to order items to be delivered by drone in the usual way. The service has been in development since 2013. Amazon will launch a new aircraft design in 2024. Rules governing commercial drone flights are still strict, but Amazon is working to persuade regulators that its drones are capable of safe and reliable operation.

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‘Porch pirates’ stole an estimated 260 million packages in the last year!

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Ridgewood NJ, during the holidays, as the volume of home deliveries surges due to gift giving,and so does the chance that so-called porch pirates will grab parcels right off your front stoop. Roughly between 30% and 50% of Americans have had at least one package stolen.

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The Holidays are Approaching Be On the look Out for “Porch Pirates”

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Wood-Ridge NJ, Wood-Ridge Police Department reminds everyone to be on alert! With the holiday season approaching, “porch pirates” are out more than ever due to the increase in deliveries around town. Some tips for preventing these kinds of theft include: choose in store pickup, bring your packages inside as soon as possible, have a visible security camera and/or video doorbell. If you see someone actively stealing a package… DO NOT confront them. Call police, while obtaining as much of a description as possible including clothing they’re wearing, make/model/color of vehicle they’re using, direction they headed after the theft. Also, we cannot say this enough… make sure your vehicle doors are locked, key fob is not left inside, and valuables are out of sight.

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Fair Lawn Police Department : “Beware of the ides of March”, its Porch Pirate Season

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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police Department reminds residents to “Beware of the ides” of March as they are upon us. Also of the porch pirates, as pictured here in this video. Little did this porch pirate know he stole extra small @lululemon which doesn’t look like it will fit him.

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A Few Tips Below to Help Avoid a Package Theft

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Wyckoff NJ, it’s that time of year again as many packages are being delivered and left on door steps. Here are a few tips courtesy of the Wyckoff Police Department to help avoid theft:

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New Jersey State Police : Increase of home deliveries will provide thieves more opportunities to steal packages

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Ridgewood NJ, the New Jersey State Police remind you the 2020 holiday season is in full swing, and this year, with unprecedented numbers of consumers turning to online shopping, we expect to see an increase in home deliveries during the next few weeks.

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Glen Rock Police Report, “Tis the Season” for Package Thieves

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Glen Rock NJ,  its that time of year again and the  Glen Rock Police  are reporting on Thursday November 12th at 8 p.m.  a Glen Rock resident on the 100 block of Harding Road reported that during the late afternoon to early evening someone stole a package from their front steps. The package reportedly contained Apple Air Pods shipped from Best Buy via the US Postal Service.

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Packages and Mail Stolen in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood Nj, the Ridgewood Police report that on 5/21/2020, a Ridgewood resident reported to the Ridgewood Police Department that an unidentified man rang her doorbell and asked for a package that she had just received. Although the woman was not expecting a package, she told the man it was addressed to her. He explained that it was a mistake and was really his package. The caller stated that she would hold on to the package and would call him after she figured out if, in fact, a mistake was made. Sgt. Chuck, Det. Cummings and Ptl. Karcher responded to the scene and investigated. After investigation, Mr. Juan Merejo-Munoz, age 25, out of Jersey City was arrested for theft and transported to the police department where he was served with a complaint and released with a 6/5/2020 court date.

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Keep Those Holiday packages Safe

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Wyckoff NJ, form the Wyckoff police department ; With the increase in holiday related package shipments, USPS employees, vehicles and packages left at residences can become a tempting target for criminal activities. Below are security tips provided by USPS for mail and package theft prevention.

1) Don’t leave delivered mail and packages unattended.

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Porch Pirates Are Back, Hitting Home in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ, the Glen Rock Police report that a resident on the 100 block of Elmwood Avenue reported that she discovered an alert on her Ring doorbell system from 2:45 PM. The images captured showed that a female subject removed a moderate size package that had been left at her front door. The resident had not been expecting a delivery and is unsure what the package contained.

The woman who took the package is described as a white female, approximately 5’6″ tall, who was wearing a blue/grey striped long sleeve shirt and jeans. She was operating a silver/grey cross over the vehicle, possibly an Acura.

The footage from the Ring doorbell has been turned over to the Detective Bureau for review.