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What Happens if a Porch Pirate Steals Your Package?

You should first check the delivery status of the package. Next, call or email your retailer to get more information. If you have security cameras, you should look at their captured footage.

Perhaps they captured incriminating evidence that you can send to the authorities to arrest the guilty party quickly. You should also file for purchase protection to recoup current and future losses.

Do not forget to claim insurance as well. Finally, file an official police report to help bring the guilty culprit to justice as soon as possible.

How to Prevent Theft From Porch Pirates in British Columbia?

You should first install state-of-the-art security cameras. A video doorbell camera with two-way communication can help you see who is at the door and capture footage that can be used in a court of law.

A smart-based home security system with home automation and remote access features can make your life easier and more convenient while protecting your loved ones and your most valuable assets.

Turn lights on and off and your sprinkler system on and off with the swipe of a button. Lock and unlock doors, arm and disarm alarms, adjust the temperature of each room, and even check in on your children whenever and wherever using a phone, tablet, or computer.

Contrary to popular belief, many thieves target homes in the morning instead of the night: People are more likely to be away at work or school during the daytime, so homes become easier targets for criminals.

A smart-based system will allow you to keep tabs on your property, even at work or school. Speak to your security provider to discuss security alarm system add-ons.

You may not need everything that they provide, but they may be able to offer you a custom-tailored protection package that will provide adequate protection to prevent criminals from targeting your home.

An Amazon locker or a PO box can also easily take care of porch pirates. Packages will be dropped off at a secure location and inside a safe locker that only you can access after you have returned from work.

You can also ask your carrier to ship all packages to your work location instead of your home. Another security addition that you can request is that packages can only be delivered after you have signed for them.

A mailbox sensor is another step you can take to protect your home from porch pirates. British Columbia is a haven for porch pirates.

Home security alarm systems protect homes from porch pirates and burglars, violent criminals, squatters, gas leaks, natural disasters, and arsonists.

What are the Other Package Theft Prevention Tips?

Package tracking apps can help protect your packages from theft. You can also opt to pick up your packages yourself when you have free time. It may not be as convenient, but at least you will be assured that your packages will not be stolen.

Proof of delivery, or POD, should also be the gold standard when packages are delivered. Moreover, package lockboxes, which are becoming more and more common in apartment and condo complexes, can prevent packages from being stolen or tampered with.

You can also place signs around your home that showcase your security system provider to scare off thieves. You can also ask a trusted neighbour to keep a lookout for porch thieves while you are away.

Taking the First Step

A smart home security system is designed to protect your home from any threats it may face in the future, including porch pirates in British Columbia.

Source:

Porch Pirate Statistics | Finder Canada

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