The Caldwell Police are encouraging victims to come forward about recent package thefts linked to juveniles across two counties, ans also share tips to help keep your holiday packages safe.
- With technology, Meridian and Caldwell Police worked together to find suspects stealing packages across both counties.
- Over 20 victims’ packages were stolen during this time.
- Officers share tips on how to make sure your packages are safe.
- If you are a victim file a report, or to remain anonymous call crime stoppers.
( Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
“It’s definitely a crime of opportunity,” said Caldwell Police CLP. Greg Wanous.
The countdown to Christmas continues with packages delivered daily to doorsteps all around the Treasure Valley.
And Caldwell PD says thieves are taking advantage of the opportunity to take what’s not theirs — something that’s happened to James.
“It was just gone for good,” said Caldwell resident James Alan.
After several recent reported thefts in Meridian and Caldwell, the two police departments worked together and say they identified their suspects as juveniles.