Westfield, IN – As holiday package deliveries ramp up across Central Indiana, Westfield police are warning residents to stay alert for so-called “porch pirates” targeting unattended packages left at front doors.
According to the Westfield Police Department, officers are seeing an increase in delivery activity this time of year and are urging residents to keep a closer eye on their neighborhoods to help prevent theft. Police emphasized that community awareness plays a major role in keeping packages — and neighbors — safe during the busy holiday season.
Authorities say residents should report any suspicious behavior they notice, including unfamiliar individuals walking up to multiple homes, vehicles slowly driving through neighborhoods, or people removing packages that do not belong to them. Even if the activity turns out to be harmless, police say it’s better to report concerns than ignore them.
Westfield police encourage residents to use the department’s non-emergency dispatch line at 317-773-1282 to report suspicious activity. Emergencies should always be reported by calling 911.
Police also recommend practical steps to reduce theft risk, including having packages delivered when someone is home, asking neighbors to collect deliveries, using package lockers, or installing doorbell or security cameras. Many thefts, police note, are crimes of opportunity that can be prevented with small precautions.
The warning applies to Westfield in Hamilton County, located just north of Indianapolis, where holiday shopping and shipping volumes traditionally spike in December.
Officers say community cooperation is key, reminding residents that looking out for one another can make a meaningful difference during the holidays.
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