Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Cautions Residents of Porch Pirates
December 20 2023
With packages arriving on your front porch on a more frequent basis over the holiday season, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office is urging residents to safeguard their packages to avoid being the victim of porch pirates.
Watch this message from Deputy Gerard Argao with the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office for top tips.
High Points
- Install a camera at front door to easily monitor package deliveries and have recorded video evidence if packages are stolen by porch pirates
- Give delivery instructions to delivery driver for where to place your packages, like behind a shrub, at the backdoor, or another location out of view.
- Consider granting access to garage for the delivery company to safely store your packages when you are away from home.
- Consider using package delivery box or pickup locations.
- Signup for delivery alerts to stay in the know on status of packages.
- Require signature for delivery.
Remember, porch pirates can victimize any home, anywhere, at any time. Stay vigilant and happy holidays!
