Forest Hills Security Tips For Package Theft
According to SafeWise Dallas-Fort Worth ranks 8th among top 10 worst metro areas for package theft based on the financial toll.
The lost value is reported as $151,202,447 and total incidents is 1,128,376 or 350 incidents per capita.
For more information read the Worst Metro Cities for Package Theft for 2024 at SafeWise. There are also recommendations on what to do if your package is stolen.
Package theft was made a felony in the state of Texas in 2019 with 6 mos. to 10 yrs. incarceration. The type of felony, (first or second degree felony or state felony) is dependent on how many thefts by were committed by the same individual.
Here are several recommendations to help protect your packages:
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- Have your packages placed where they are not visible (or as visible) from the street like behind a flowerpot. You can request this of your mail carrier and add it in your Amazon profile.
- Trade package pick up with your neighbors. The shorter the time the package sits on your porch the less time the thief has to steal it.
- If you are sending a package, let the person know that a package is on the way, share the tracking information and notify them when it is delivered.
- Video surveillance can be a deterrent but is most helpful when used to receive a notification that a package has been delivered.
- You can request signature required for delivery when available.
- Have your package delivered to a locker such as Amazon and many big box stores offer.