Palos Park, IL – Police in Palos Park are warning residents to stay alert after officers recovered a large, heavy package that was discovered off Wolf Road near Route 83 earlier today.
According to the Palos Park Police Department, officers located the package and confirmed it was addressed to a resident living near Route 83. Authorities said it is unclear whether the delivery fell off a truck or was removed before being recovered. Police are currently working to contact the intended owner so the package can be returned safely.
The incident comes during what police describe as a high-risk time of year for package theft, when deliveries increase and thieves look for unattended items. Officials emphasized that package thefts can occur at any time of day, not just overnight hours.
Police are using the incident to remind residents to take extra steps to protect deliveries, especially large or high-value items. Recommended precautions include shipping packages to a workplace or secure delivery location rather than leaving them unattended at home, tracking deliveries closely, and retrieving packages as soon as possible after arrival.
Palos Park is located in Cook County and is part of the southwest suburban Chicago area, where police departments routinely issue seasonal alerts tied to increased delivery traffic and theft reports.
Anyone who believes the recovered package may belong to them is encouraged to contact the Palos Park Police Department directly. Residents who notice suspicious activity involving deliveries in their neighborhood are also urged to report it promptly.
Police say staying vigilant and planning ahead for deliveries can significantly reduce the risk of theft during peak shipping periods.
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