Ada Police Chief Encourages Residents to Protect Themselves from Package Theft

Ada, MN — From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, many people took to the internet to find outstanding deals for gifts ahead of the holiday season or to treat themselves on deals they couldn’t turn down. With all the packages expected to be delivered over the next few weeks, don’t fall victim to a porch pirate looking to steal that great deal right off your doorstep. Package theft is a common crime because it doesn’t take any skill, just a thief being in the right place at the right time and it peaks during the holiday season. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager encourages community members to take some precautions to avoid falling victim.

Chief Hager also encourages folks to utilize a trustworthy neighbor or consider installing a basic security system to keep an eye on things.

Some other ways to prevent package theft include choosing a signature delivery option, having packages delivered to your office, and sign up for delivery alerts.