A person walking or driving by your home sees an attractive-looking box, perhaps one donning the logo of an electronics or luxury brand, and quickly grabs it. If the porch pirate doesn't see a package ...

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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 ...

It used to be easy to keep porch pirates at bay. A lamp on a timer, or a budget video doorbell was all it took to deter them. But times are changing and theft is on the rise. In fact, a recent CNET ...

Package theft by "porch pirates" is a growing problem, especially during the holiday season. Residents can protect deliveries by using security cameras, lock boxes, or having packages sent to a secure ...

Pick one “hidden drop” spot (deck box, behind the side gate, tucked by a planter, side door) and make that your default delivery note with USPS/FedEx/UPS. Don’t reinvent it every order. Set it once ...