If you have seen the news lately, you are already aware that there has been an increase in crime in all neighborhoods throughout the Bay Area. Even in San Ramon, which is relatively safe, thefts of opportunity do occur.
What are thefts of opportunity? Simply put, they are quick and easy thefts that can happen anytime (even during the day) that are made possible by a homeowners’ false sense of security. It can be a porch pirate following the Amazon or FedEx delivery driver, someone opening mailboxes to try and find a tax refund check, or an opportune thief checking cars that are parked in the driveway or street that have been left unlocked. The good news is that many of these are preventable with very little effort on your part.
Preventing Porch Pirates
Have your packages shipped to your office rather than your home. If you work from home, grab your packages as soon as they are delivered so they are not sitting at your front door for an extended period of time.
Mail Theft
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