According to a recent FedEX survey, more than 1 in 4 Canadians say they have had a package stolen from outside of their home.
With the holiday season upon us, police are warning about porch pirates who steal packages from your porches.
Tips to help prevent theft includes tracking deliveries and ensuring you are home when they arrive, request that someone signs for the package, and ask a friend or neighbor grab your delivery.
Full tips can be found below.
1) Track delivers and try and be home when they are delivered
2) If the possible request that someone sign for the package
3) Leave instructions on where the package can be delivered or ask for a phone call when it comes, as even slightly hiding a package makes a difference
4) Get someone you trust to grab the package
5) Get the package delivered to a delivery depot
6) Install motion detection security systems
