- Don't allow your packages to pile up - bring your deliveries indoor as soon as they are delivered or as soon they are discovered on your doorstep. If you are unable to collect your package ask a friend or neighbor to collect same. Some shipping services allow real time tracking and others allow a vacation hold request.
- Make your home look occupied - install motion sensor lights and make your home seem occupied even when its not. Potential package thieves will less likely be afraid to remove a package if they believe the homeowner is home and they could get caught.
- Keep a connection with your neighbors - Alexandria neighborhoods are all close knit so keeping a close connection to your neighbor is not a problem. If you are going out of town ask your neighbors to keep an eye out for an suspicious activities and to retrieve any packages that has been left at your premises.
- Install a Video Doorbell - Ring Video Doorbell is very popular among homeowners as the device allows you to monitor your property when you are away. Alerts are sent whenever someone approaches your home and as residents you are able to address any package thief that may appear at your premises.
Online shopping is very popular among holiday givers in every year however the convenience of this method makes package theft a major issue for many shoppers in Alexandria. During the holiday season, package theft is a significant problem as more than 1.7 million packages are stolen or go missing. In Alexandria holiday can safeguard against package theft with these simple and effective tips.
