Seasonal & Holidays

Coventry Police Give Tips To Avoid Package Thefts

According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly 19 percent of Americans have had at least one package stolen in the past year.

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As the holiday season approaches and gifts begin to be shipped and delivered, Coventry police have provided tips to help community members prevent package theft.
As the holiday season approaches and gifts begin to be shipped and delivered, Coventry police have provided tips to help community members prevent package theft. (Shutterstock)

COVENTRY, RI — As the holiday season approaches and gifts begin to be shipped and delivered, Coventry police have provided tips to help community members prevent package theft.

According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly 19 percent of Americans have had at least one package stolen in the past year.

Police said residents may consider the following tips to help protect their packages from theft:

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  • Consider getting a P.O. Box or having packages delivered to your place of employment
  • Track your packages
  • Require a signature
  • Install security cameras if possible
  • Ask your neighbors to grab any items that are delivered
  • Set up notifications
  • Consider using Amazon Locker.

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