Monroe, MI – Residents across Monroe County are being urged to take extra precautions today as holiday package theft rises nationwide. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced a new partnership with Amazon this season to help protect deliveries during the busiest shipping weeks of the year.
According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Troy Goodnough said the collaboration is part of a national push led by the National Sheriff’s Association to raise awareness about porch piracy and reduce strain on law enforcement resources. With more residents shopping online than ever, deputies say package theft remains an ongoing concern throughout southeast Michigan.
“Package theft not only impacts our residents during what should be a joyful season, but it also strains our limited law enforcement resources,” Goodnough said in the release. “When community members take simple precautions, they help our deputies devote more time to serious emergencies.”
The Sheriff’s Office and Amazon recommend several strategies to keep packages safe, including real-time tracking through Amazon’s Map Tracking feature, specifying hidden drop-off locations, and using more than 25,000 nationwide pickup points for secure retrieval. Amazon Share Tracking also allows customers to give delivery details to friends or family who can retrieve a package if the recipient is away.
Customers who experience package theft are encouraged to report it to Monroe County Central Dispatch at 734-243-7070, contact Amazon customer support, and check with neighbors about suspicious activity or misdelivered packages.
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