[Chat] stolen packages from porch

[Daniel Grayskull]

Last October I ordered some items for a Halloween costume. According to USPS they claimed it was delivered and signed for on a particular date. When I checked online, the date and time it stated when it was signed and delivered  was the same time I was on the front porch with my spouse putting up Halloween decorations. When I contacted the Post Office, telling them where I was on that day and time,they changed their story stating it might still be on the truck. 
 
I filed a report since it was insured, but as of today, still no word what so ever.  We always get mail meant for other address. Even address not even close to our address. I personally think the mail carriers are not paying attention.
 
Luckily I can have all my packages sent to my office and I just take take them home in my backpack. Which I have been doing so for things like large or valuable items. 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
"Logic is the cement of our civilization with which we ascend from chaos using reason as our guide." 

T'plana-hath 
 
(Matron of Vulcan Philosophy)

--- On Thu, 12/11/08, John Spurrier <jfspur at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: John Spurrier <jfspur at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Chat] stolen packages from porch
To: chat at charlesvillage.info
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2008, 3:03 PM




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I am curious as to whether the stolen packages were actually delivered by
the US Postal Service, UPS or FedEx. Charles Village should not be a driver
release area for UPS meaning that a signature should be required for all
deliveries.
 
I personally choose to have internet purchases delivered to my office
because there will always be someone there during business hours
to accept them.
 
If the manpower were available a sting operation would probably help
the police apprehend those responsible for the thefts, which likely
are a federal offense.
 
John





> Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:37:40 -0500
> From: volcheck at acm.org
> To: chat at charlesvillage.info
> CC: DPMoore2 at venable.com
> Subject: [Chat] stolen packages from porch
> 
> Hello, neighbors,
> 
> I had a package stolen off our porch last week.
> It seems like this has been happening to others
> as well. I've appended a note from Dana Moore.
> When I reorder the item, I'll ask for signature
> delivery, or for it to be held somewhere.
> 
> The last time we had a package stolen from our
> porch was a year ago December. I guess it's
> the holidays!
> 
> I really ought to make a police report as well.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> --Emil
> 
> ------------
> 
> Good morning everyone.
> 
> I received the following note last night from one of our neighbors.
> Seems as though the old trick of following the mailman (or woman, or
> FedEx guy/gal, or UPS gal/guy) and then picking packages placed
> on porches has returned. Please be aware of the potential for "lost"
> packages delivered and left on your porch.
> 
> If you are expecting a package to be delivered to your home and know
> that you will not be there to receive it, consider asking that it be
> held at the post (UPS, FedEx) office for you to pick up. Another
> option might be to ask a neighbor to be on the lookout for deliveries
> and to pick up your packages for you. Though not convenient for most
> of us who are working, it might make sense to arrange to be at home on
> the day a delivery is expected.
> 
> As always, if you see suspicious persons on your porch or that of your
> neighbor, especially somebody dressed as Santa Claus or Rudolph, do
> not hesitate to call 911 to report a suspicious person.
> 
> If you have other ideas on how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim
> to this type of crime please send it to me by email. I'll share it
> with the Charles Village email group.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Dana Moore
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Emil Volcheck
> volcheck at acm.org
> http://EmilVolcheck.com/
> 
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