The Gaithersburg Police Department and Fireside Condominium would like to remind residents to be aware of delivery package thefts. Unfortunately, there are those out there who would like to steal packages from front porches or doors while residents are not at home or away.
Tips to protect yourself from a home delivery theft:
* Send the package to the residence of a trusted friend or relative who you know will be home. Be sure that the friend is ready and waiting to retrieve the package when the doorbell rings.
* Ask the package delivery company if there are options to hold the packages if you will not be home.
* Request that your package is marked" signature required". This requires the delivery person to stand by and wait until you're available to retrieve the package.
* Use a company that provides a tracking service and check online to see when your package is scheduled to arrive.
* Have the items shipped to the nearest store for “in -store pick up".
* If you have an understanding boss, have your packages delivered to you at work.
*If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Gaithersburg Police Community Services Office at 301-258-6168. These simple tips can help make deliveries much less stressful and protect your deliveries.
Community Services Office Gaithersburg Police Department 301-258-6168 www.gaithersburgmd.gov
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