Are you planning to snag some great bargains during Amazon Prime Day? You aren't alone. Millions of items will be purchased during this year's online shopping sale Oct. 13-14, which means lots and lots of packages are heading to Arlington doorsteps.
Concerned about a potential increase in package thefts over the coming weeks, Arlington police are asking residents to take these five tips to help keep their online orders safe from front porch thieves.
- Track your packages online so deliveries can be brought inside as quickly as possible.
- Ask a friend or neighbor to pick up your delivered packages if you won't be home for a while.
- Have packages delivered to your workplace/office if possible.
- Be on the lookout for suspicious activity, such as people walking neighborhoods with packages, or vehicles following delivery trucks around the neighborhood.
- Call 911 on any of these or other suspicious activity.
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