Local Police Offering Tips on How to Avoid Porch Pirates

Local police are offering tips on how to avoid getting burned by porch pirates. Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett says according to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly 19% of Americans have had at least one package stolen in the past year. He suggests having packages delivered to your job or to a delivery service pickup location. Also set up app alerts, email notifications or text messages to track packages and ask a neighbor to grab them until you get home. Also, he says you might consider getting a video doorbell.