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from South El Monte News - November 2022

BEWARE OF PORCH PIRATES

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON PROTECT YOUR PACKAGES

With the holidays just around the corner and online shopping more popular due to the pandemic, the LA County Sheriff’s Department is advising residents to be mindful of “porch pirates.” A porch pirate is someone who steals delivered packages from people’s homes. They case neighborhoods looking for the perfect opportunity to snatch packages away from people’s doorsteps. Residents are urged to take extra steps to safeguard their packages by following these theft prevention tips:

• Buy online and pick up in store whenever possible.

• Have your packages delivered to your work or to a neighbor who is usually home.

• Have your packages sent to a Hub Locker and collect the packages there when it’s convenient for you.

• Ask the shipper to hold your packages at their facility. Most of them offer this service.

• Track deliveries online. Many offer a text notification to your cell phone when a package has been delivered.

• Request a signature confirmation of delivery.

• Provide delivery instructions.

• Install a parcel drop box in your home to make things easier for yourself. This will provide protection from mail theft and packages. If you discover that your packages have been stolen, contact the Sheriff’s Temple Station at (626) 285-7171. If you see a crime in progress, call 911 and “Do Not” approach the suspect(s). When calling 911, stay calm and provide as much information as possible: Suspect description, vehicles, direction of travel, etc…

LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S

TEMPLE STATION

8838 LAS TUNAS DRIVE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 (626) 285-7171 DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES

The City of South El Monte contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services. Designated deputies of the Sheriff’s Temple Station oversee the safety of South El Monte community members.

Temple Station responsibilities include:

• Promoting and preserving public order.

• Documenting and investigating any criminal activity.

• Providing emergency response to all life threatening incidents.

• Preventing Crime by Community Policing with the community it serves.

• Ongoing education to citizens within the community with current crime prevention ideas and methods.

REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS/ACTIVITIES TO LAW ENFORCEMENT NON-EMERGENCY (626) 285-7171 EMERGENCY 911

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