Video Captures 2 Porch Pirates Fighting To Steal Package
2 porch pirates got into a fight earlier this week after a Fed-X delivery guy stopped at a suburban home in Sinking Spring Borough, Pennsylvania to drop off a package.
I assume that these 2 douche nozzles have made a habit of following delivery trucks throughout various neighborhoods waiting for delivery people to drop off packages.
The 2 dudes who were not working in tandem probably follow delivery trucks all the time. When a delivery person stops at a residence to drop off a package, the thieves sit in front of the home and wait for the package to be dropped at the front doorstep and then race to the door to grab the package and take off.
According to 6 ABC News, within seconds of the delivery, doorbell video shows two men making a sprint to the residence. As one suspect grabs the package, the other holds a flowerpot as a chase ensues.
This all happened as family members were inside the home.
“My family’s life was at risk and that’s scary,” said the resident who shared the video with Action News.
He says the package was being delivered from AT&T. My guess is there was a new I-Phone in that package. Stealing packages has become an epidemic across the nation.
I know someone who works during the day and has her packages delivered to a neighbor who always sits in his garage to keep a lookout for these thieving dirtbags.
Kim Commando has advice on how to keep tabs on your orders, as well as protect them from porch pirates and bad weather.
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Here are her tips:
1. Set up text alerts and stay in the know
You can get text updates on the status of your Amazon orders so you can see exactly when your packages are shipped or out for delivery. To set it up:
Visit your Amazon account page and log in with your username and password.
Under the Communication and content section, click Shipment Updates via Text. Choose the status updates you want to be alerted about.
There is a caveat here: You’ll only get shipment updates and text alerts for orders shipped and fulfilled by Amazon. You won’t get text alerts for purchases from third-party sellers.
2. Get delivery photos so you know where your package is
Did you know Amazon is taking photos of your house? Don’t worry, it’s not for creepy reasons. It’s all part of AMZL Photo on Delivery — a service where Amazon photographs unattended packages so you can find them easier.
If Amazon delivers a package when you aren’t home, the delivery-person will sometimes photograph its location.
If you get emails when your packages are delivered, the photo will be included. To see delivery photos from your desktop, hover your mouse over Account & Lists and click Orders. If you click on Track Package next to an order, you’ll see if an image was taken. On the mobile app, tap the three-line icon in the menu at the bottom of your screen followed by Your Orders. Tap an order to track it.
Not every order will include a photo — and if you live in a house or apartment with a secure mailbox or mailroom, you might not get any photos at all. They’re taken at the discretion of the delivery person.
Of course, if you don’t like Amazon photographing the outside of your home, you can always opt-out. Contact Amazon customer support at 1 (888) 280-4331 and request that AMZL Photo on Delivery disabled for your account.
3. Want to keep your packages safe? Try Amazon Key
If you’re concerned about packages getting stolen, Amazon has plenty of security options to give you peace of mind. One of the most popular is Amazon Key, which allows delivery drivers to drop off packages inside your gate, garage or home.
It works through smart locks and smart garage door openers that you install. Amazon gives your delivery-person access via a wireless key. In-house delivery isn’t available right now because of the pandemic, but you can still take advantage of in-garage delivery.
To use in-garage delivery, you’ll need two things: A garage-door opener compatible with the myQ app and a Prime membership. Click HERE for more information.
