Harris County Sheriff's Office Warns Residents of Porch Pirates
December 21 2023
With packages arriving on your front porch on a more frequent basis over the holiday season, the Harris County Sheriff's Office is urging residents to safeguard their packages to avoid being the victim of porch pirates.
Watch this message from Deputy Ureña with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for top tips.
Video Highlights
- Immediately recover packages right after they arrive by picking them up on arrival or asking a neighbor to pick them up for you.
- Utilize Amazon lockers at pharmacies and stores.
- Consider having packages delivered to a physical address like place of employment or store.
- With the dramatic rise of internet shopping, porch pirates have become more sophisticated, following Amazon trucks.
Remember, porch pirates can victimize any home, anywhere, at any time. Stay vigilant and happy holidays!
