I would notify the police, your building manager too. Delivery confirmation shows it has been delivered but it is nowhere to be found. For USPS deliveries, you can file a mail theft complaint with the U.S. this has been going great for the past 3 years. And of course, sometimes your packages are just delivered to the wrong address. But, in my experience at least, when something is truly stolen—as an L.L. Q. I know she getting CHARGED!!!!! Signed, Maxi Mad. But if you're worried, why don't you put the welcome mat right inside your entrance, so that when people step into your apartment it's onto the mat. Amazon will even put your packages in your car trunk if you set the service up. i would have packages delivered to my address and they get left in the lobby where i retrieve them at the end of the day. I've lived at my apartment for almost 2 years. The lady in my lease office told me that people call about this all the time, and what happens is the FedEx driver doesn't want to get in trouble for delivering the package late, so they mark it as delivered and then actually deliver it the next day or the day after that. A spokesperson said if someone nabs your parcel, call their customer service line, and they'll work with you on a solution. posted by amro at 9:17 AM on January 9, 2008 . Yesterday, I finally caught someone and to my surprise, it was my neighbor who had told me in the past that ‘I’ve lived here for 20 years and no one steals around here.’ I had my package right next to my screen door. The door is opaque, so he couldn’t see me but I could see him. … After all, your roomie can’t steal what’s not there. I don't know what the hell's the matter with people, though, that they could steal someone's packages. Amazon lets you track your shipments online or through their app. I bought two items (trading cards from the Pokemon TCG) and the tracking information says it was delivered but there was nothing with the mail for that day. Hitting the virtual mall is convenient, and it keeps us safe from germs. 877CashNow Where YOUR money resides! I can empathise, because UPS is has done the same thing in this building off & on for years, and people have gotten packages stolen. x 29; Sad x 5; WTF! My apartment building is small, only 4 units, so if the person stealing my package is not one of the neighbors, I should be able to catch them walking down the steps towards the sidewall with my ipsy bag. Some even provide lockers for rent. Report a Crime Mail & Package Theft. Suspect accused of stealing from packages at apartment complex May 11, 2020 May 11, 2020 ... Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion Cancel. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. Since then we have had about 8 packages never … Attach a braided metal line to one corner of the mat and pass the line under the … A 15-year-old Madison boy was cited Monday for stealing packages from a Verona apartment building after an officer saw him throwing boxes from a moving vehicle, police reported. … “I feel kind of sorry for someone that desperate to do that, but then I felt kind of violated they're taking from my home.” RELATED: Some businesses say they’re losing out during Cyber Monda A month later I order some more cards only for them to go missing … homegirl took nearly all the packages. Jan 23, 2011 Ratings: +98,745 / 3,554 / -386. wow. Namely, video games from either Amazon or Gamefly. So I called my office, just in case they left it or forgot to send the code. If delivering to your office or a friend's house aren't better options to protect your package, UPS Access Point is another free feature that allows … Second, this is why you should live in buildings with a designated package reception room and person. February 18, 2014 at 11:09 pm, karen13 said: honestly, i dont think continuing to live with a person who you know has stolen from you is atall okay for either party, confront them, yes, but dont reward their stealing with a continuing relationship. Nothing is more satisfying that watching a munchy woodchuck walk up to a fence and try to dig underneath it unsuccessfully and … 5 months ago. i've been living in my apartment for the past 3 years. In some neighborhoods, you don’t dare order a package if you aren’t 100% sure you can be home when it arrives. Dear Maxi Mad, It certainly sounds very suspicious and extremely upsetting. (L.L. What on earth do I do? (I heard someone walking over and hoped it was the fedex guy) He walked over to the corner units nearby and checked them out, then … You might also try and find some free legal advice. I filed a police report and alerted building management. I put in a missing mail claim with USPS and nothing has come back. I assumed it was just her usual paranoia; hell the woman thinks people are spying on her through her cell phone camera, until the past week or two when some packages and letters of mine have started to go missing. And why the apartment just leave the packages out like that? How do you keep your packages safe and what if you are the victim of a porch pirate? If you live in the U.S., you can reach the Postal Service by calling 1-800-275-8777. If it disappears and I dont catch anyone on video walking off with it, I'll know that it's one of two of my neighbors and I can ask them about it. To help you safeguard your packages, we’ve complied a collection of tips that will make sure thieves miss out on whatever you just ordered; be it a brand new iPhone X or just a four pound bag of delicious Rolos . It has recently come to my attention that someone is stealing packages throughout my neighborhood. A couple months ago a nasty lady came out and was rude to us when we delivered a bunch of packages after 4:30 complaining that she had to stay late because of it and telling us to use a SCAN form. You’re not the only one who has been thinking about how to keep your packages safe. If your package was successfully delivered and then stolen from your porch, you have a couple of options. You open your door and there, sitting on your welcome mat, is a clearly marked package from Amazon. Why would someone steal a welcome mat? It didn't really dawn on me until minutes later when I was inside my apartment but I am certain that she is stealing my packages. Bonus tip: Preventing car theft. Major postal companies, retailers, and even convenience stores have gotten in on the business of package security. It is always when the package/large object can not be put in my mail box due to size. Or you can have your packages delivered / held at the post office, a FEDEX or UPS shop. I live in an apartment complex and it seems that every time I receive a package or large piece of mail it disappears. If you believe that your mail was stolen, write down information about it so you can file a report. Confirm suspicions that someone is stealing your mail; Make sure that no mail is missing or lost; Guarantees everyone in the family sees the mail; It’s not uncommon for my mail carrier to arrive after 5 p.m., so this service is a great way for me to know what’s coming before 9 a.m., when the email is typically sent. this person steals packages that are in the lobby on a regular basis. however, randomly a petty thief has surfaced. Ask your neighbors if they received your package or if they saw it being delivered. The first time Ganave Fairley got busted for stealing a neighbor’s Amazon package, she was just another porch thief unlucky to be caught on tape. You can ask for a mail service. The landlord would probably talk to them about it too. With more consumers relying on online shopping rather than making numerous trips to retail stores, the number of people scouring neighborhoods looking to steal packages has increased as well. I know … But there are always thieves who will target the mail. Posted by. USPS will start your claims process. sometimes he doesn't steal them and just opens up the package to see if there's … Kid steal packages hoping it's going to be something nice they can keep or sell. u/hweeks2. whats inside the boxes prob even worth going to jail for. So ghetto Thanks x 210; LOL! Discuss: 4 ways to stop anyone from stealing your Wi-Fi Sign in to comment. To help keep your car safe, park in well-lit areas and always lock your doors. I am having an issue with my local post office. I'm not interested in … Packages, including mine, have been taken from the mailroom of my rental apartment building in Hudson Heights. if you do , you are telling them that its okay that they stole from you, as long as this is the last time, which only sets you up to stolen from again, and you are … Just recently started getting orders from Amazon. According to the leasing office they do not have my packages so it is obvious that it is being stolen. Postal Inspection Service. 5. Postal Inspectors investigate these crimes and arrest thousands of mail and package thieves each year. If your package came through another … You’ve started noticing that the internet randomly slows down on any gadget, whether it's streaming video or surfing like regular on your tablet or computer. Second, this is why you should live in buildings with a designated package reception room and person. Hopefully your package is in safekeeping with a neighbor, but if it isn’t, they may be able to provide some information regarding its … And maybe try having your mail/packages sent to a relative, or someone you know who has a safer neighborhood for a while. x 1; Dec 19, 2019 #3. Since we use Amazon’s Buy Shipping we do not have a SCAN form. Postal Service ® with billions of letters and packages, and the vast majority of those arrive safely at their intended destinations. So, it seems recently I've been told by my aunt that her mail has been missing and she suspects someone in the apartment building of stealing it. At about 5 p.m., a Verona officer saw the passenger of a vehicle throw a cardboard box out an open window, stopped the vehicle, and saw several items and shipping materials inside the vehicle, Lt. Mark … It's certainly not the sort of thing that I would expect to happen twice. Someone is stealing a few packages. UPS, for example, has created the My Choice program, which allows customers to receive updates on their package and view estimated delivery times and even change the delivery address prior to scheduled drop-off to keep it from sitting outside. What do you do if a package is stolen? My best tip is to fold the bottom 12 – 18 inches of the fence out away from the garden, lay it flat on the ground and bury it under some mulch. Some people will even go out of their way to store their neighbors’ packages to keep them safe. Here are a few companies that offer this service: 7-Eleven; … Close. Take note of what type of mail it was, how it was sent, the value of the item, your best guess as to when it was mailed, and the … College campus parking lots are often packed with cars, making them a tempting venture for thieves. 11,561 885. I have ruled out the … 7 ways to keep packages from getting stolen off your porch. It's awful. But at the same time, it exposes us to a different threat: package theft. Even though I ask for the package to be left at the office AND leave a note on my door in clear letters they sometimes still leave the pakage at my door (and never knock) . New and updated ways to defend yourself against "porch pirates" and other would-be package thieves. Users can expect to receive emails Monday through Saturday, federal holidays excluded. If you see someone steal mail, call the police immediately and report it to your postal service. Even if you had not seen your neighbor in an ill-fitting dress that just happens to be the exact dress you did not receive, the board and/or building … You can get your package delivered to a certain location and pick it up at your leisure. This is much easier than trenching the fence in to the same depth to stop the digging critters from going right underneath. 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