Muscle Shoals Police Offers Tips to Protect Against Package Thieves

THE MUSCLE SHOALS POLICE WOULD LIKE TO REMIND RESIDENTS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF BLACK FRIDAY ONLINE SHOPPING DEALS TO BE AWARE OF PACKAGE THIEVES AND TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO PREVENT THEMSELVES FROM BECOMING A VICTIM.  ARRANGE FOR PACKAGES TO BE DELIVERED WHEN YOU ARE HOME.  IF YOU CANNOT BE AT HOME, HAVE YOUR ITEMS DELIVERED TO YOUR WORKPLACE OR TO A TRUSTED FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER, OR NEIGHBOR WHO CAN BE HOME TO RECEIVE THEM. IF THE ABOVE OPTIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, ARRANGE FOR IN-STORE PICK UP. MANY BIG BOX STORES WILL ALLOW YOU TO SHIP YOUR ITEMS DIRECTLY TO YOUR LOCAL STORE.  UTILIZE SHIPMENT TRACKING, SO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR PACKAGES ARE AT ALL TIMES. BE AWARE OF SUSPICIOUS PERSONS OR VEHICLES WHO MAY BE FOLLOWING BEHIND DELIVERY TRUCKS. REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO MSPD 256-383-6746.

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