Deskripsyon
Given the current epidemic of package-from-doorstep theft in East Rock---we were hit today---I thought it might be useful to open a thread about possible steps. Barring any police assistance (child, please!), we're on our own.
My suggestion: We all start leaving empty Amazon delivery boxes on our doorsteps. That would make it difficult for the thieves to identify which homes have a (real) package and those that are empty. It strikes me that the thieves want to move quickly; if we're adding lots of boxes, it slows them down, and it increases the chances that one of us will see them. If enough of us do this, it may make theft unprofitable since the thieves will faced with a higher chance of being caught and a higher chance of scoring an empty box. Any other ideas welcome, but I'll be putting out boxes in the morning and on random days thereafter.
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Lisa (Panauhin)
KLP (Panauhin)
KLP (Panauhin)
ugh... sorry for the double post. Mobile browser fail I guess.
I wanted to suggest that you give the box some weight so that a would-be thief would have to expend some time and effort to determine if the package was fake it not. For example, you could put something in there that you would like to get rid of, or perhaps some literature you would like the would be thief to read. Don't for get to include glitter, so as to mitigate the would-be thief's disappointment.
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J (Panauhin)
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Lisa (Rehistradong User)
BB (Rehistradong User)
Just to clarify they had not arrested him yet when I was there. Do you know if the other folks said they did finally arrest him?
Lisa (Rehistradong User)
Joe E (Panauhin)
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Ben (Panauhin)
Lisa (Rehistradong User)
Yes he did. And this is a description from a police officer as to why:
Hey Lisa,
Just a heads up on how arrests work... More than likely he was given a summons if an arrest was made. These summonses are basically promise to appears that say they will show up on the court date. Depending on one's criminal history (or lack thereof), they may be given this PTA or be brought in for fingerprinting. If he was brought in for fingerprinting, that doesn't mean that he's stuck "in jail". Again, they have the opportunity to receive a promise to appear or can be held on bond. If they are held on bond, one can use a bondsman for 10% of the bond and be released for court.
But, please don't think that because he spoke to the police he was arrested. Often, these interactions are used to identify the individuals and based on evidence either arrest or give a warning.
Unfortunately, people often assume that when an arrest is made, the individual will spend a long time in lockup or be off the streets for a significant period of time.
Just thought I'd share my $.02 because I realize that people may not be familiar with how the process works.
Ben (Panauhin)
Very helpful!!
ulmus.americana (Rehistradong User)
In four years, we have had at least six packages stolen from our condo vestibule, following delivery confirmation and placement by postal delivery workers, UPS, FedEx, etc. behind the first (unlocked) door of our building. We and some of our neighbors have responded in two ways:
1) Having as much mail as possible sent to work addresses, instead of to home.
2) Working with neighbors to bring any packages we see past the first locked door of our building, and even holding packages for neighbors if they are not at home.
The second form of response has meant some more positive contact with neighbors, and the combination seems to be working. However, the phenomenon of these ongoing thefts is a serious problem.
joe e (Panauhin)
Lisa (Rehistradong User)
PamB (Panauhin)
KLP (Panauhin)
This is getting ridiculous (Panauhin)
NHPD came to my door today. Someone called in a theft from my property (I'm guessing it was a package for the upstairs unit). No description.
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