YPD offers tips to protect packages from being stolen

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma Police Department (YPD) says they are seeing an increase in stolen packages, and are offering tips to keep packages safe.

YPD says people should use an alternate delivery location, like their work, a neighbor's house, or a "local pickup spot like an Amazon locker or UPS Access Point."

Another tip, YPD says, is to request a signature confirmation in order to "prevent carriers from leaving packages unattended."

YPD also says to install security cameras and motion-activated lights.

In addition, YPD says people should get a lockable drop box and put on their porch. This will allow "delivery drivers a safe place to leave packages," and says to track their deliveries by signing up for delivery alerts to know when their packages arrive so they can bring it inside immediately.

Finally, YPD says people should restrict the package's visibility by providing delivery drivers specific instructions on where to leave packages "to conceal them from view."