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Exploding porch pirate booby traps can get you arrested

As holiday package thefts surge, videos of booby-trapped deliveries are trending on social media, but attorneys are cautioning consumers that retaliating against porch pirates could result in serious ...
Young and the Invested on MSN

Let's put an end to porch pirates: How to thwart these thieves' package-stealing attempts

Porch pirates are a problem. Here are 10 ways to deter them.
AOL

Package theft is exploding in N.J. How to keep ‘porch pirates’ from stealing your stuff.

When Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik checked his Ring camera a few weeks ago, he expected to see a routine delivery. Instead, the footage showed something stranger: a delivery driver dropping off one ...
WZZM

Porch pirates target holiday deliveries, here’s how to keep yours safe

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With holiday deliveries piling up at doorsteps, thieves, better known as porch pirates, are stealing packages from homes across the country. The Better Business Bureau and law ...
AOL

The Easy “Porch Pirate” Tricks That Keep Packages Safe

The idea of someone walking up to a house, grabbing a box, and leaving like nothing happened sounds wild, but package theft stays surprisingly common across many neighborhoods. Delivery services move ...
abcnews4

Holiday package thefts surge as porch pirates target Lowcountry neighborhoods

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but police say the surge in holiday and Cyber Monday deliveries is making front porches across the Lowcountry a prime target ...
Retail TouchPoints

Securing Deliveries Year-Round: Combatting Porch Pirates with Smart Security Solutions

Despite thousands of deliveries being made daily, one issue for homeowners and businesses remains a concern: package thieves, also known as porch pirates. The rise of online shopping has led to a ...
The Register-Guard

What you can do to thwart porch pirates in Eugene-Springfield

Package theft, also known as porch piracy, is a common crime of opportunity in Eugene-Springfield and nationwide. While the rate of package theft has slightly decreased, the value of stolen items is ...
abc27

Protect yourself from porch thieves this holiday season

(WHTM)– Eighty billion dollars worth of goods will be delivered to homes this holiday season, which is very attractive to thieves. This time of the year is prime time for porch pirates to steal stuff ...
WJHL-TV

Front porch package thefts increasing in the region ahead of Christmas

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Stolen packages on doorsteps are on the rise as December hits and more people order gifts online to arrive by Christmas, according to local police departments. The Johnson ...
Lehigh Valley Live

Package theft is rampant. How to keep ‘porch pirates’ from stealing your stuff.

When Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik checked his Ring camera a few weeks ago, he expected to see a routine delivery. Instead, the footage showed something stranger: a delivery driver dropping off one ...