CRIME STOPPERS OFFERS GUARANTEED REWARD TO HELP STOP PORCH PIRATES

As the Holiday season quickly approaches, more shoppers are purchasing gifts online and having them shipped to their homes. Many of these packages are left on porches leaving them open to be snatched up by porch pirates. Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers wants to help make sure that your packages stay safe and are offering a guaranteed reward of $150 during the month of December 2020 for information that leads to the identity of a Porch Pirate or the recovery of stolen property.

Crime Stoppers would like to remind everyone that taking simples steps can help reduce porch theft:

• When possible, require a signature for all your packages so they won’t be left on the doorstep
• If possible, use a delivery locker or pickup location if you know you will be out of town
• Adding personal security measures such as a front door camera or motion-activated lights can help deter or catch thieves
• Having your packages delivered to your workplace, if feasible Crime Stoppers takes tips and information anonymously via phone at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online.