Warning about thefts of Christmas parcels from doorsteps

* Warning: Sam Rowlands MS.

Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is warning constituents about the increase in thefts of parcels left on doorsteps. 

Mr Rowlands is backing a call from North Wales Police who have issued advice to reduce the risk of doorstep theft.

 

He said: “Noth Wales Police have received a number of reports about the increase in thefts from doorsteps in recent weeks and have issued a timely reminder to us all.

 

“Unfortunately there are unscrupulous people out there who will be on the lookout for unattended parcels.

 

“In the run up to Christmas it is especially important that if you are expecting a delivery make sure you take the necessary precautions so that a loved one’s present is not taken from your doorstep.”

 

North Wales Police have issued some advice to make sure you don’t become a victim of crime this festive season.

 

To reduce the risk of doorstep theft:

1. Track your parcel to ensure someone is at home for the delivery.
2. If you are not going to be in, provide the delivery company with details of a safe location to leave your parcel.
3. Arrange a delivery time if possible when you know someone will be home to take the parcel.
4. Consider installing a ring doorbell; this can be connected to your mobile phone so you are notified immediately of any delivery and is easier and more affordable than CCTV systems.
5. Install security lighting. 
6. Arrange for you parcel to be delivered to a trusted neighbour, family or friend.
7. Use an off-site locker service for frequent deliveries or for expensive items, these parcel boxes are more likely to be in safer locations such as supermarkets, petrol forecourts etc.