Protect your holiday deliveries: Tips to avoid porch pirates

BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – As more people turn to online shopping for the holidays, police officers in Mississippi said shoppers should be vigilant.

Across the United States, porch pirates strike at all hours, grabbing boxes before homeowners know they’ve been delivered. Even though the number of thefts have dipped in recent years, police said thieves are targeting higher-value items.

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Investigators said thieves are watching neighborhoods, tracking delivery trucks and following delivery drivers. Once a box is left unattended, it can disappear within seconds.

A few extra precautions could make a big difference…

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