‘Tis the season for….Porch Pirates.
Christmas is a time where “porch pirates” are out and about, knowing that package deliveries are very busy during this time of year. These thieves target unattended packages on people’s doorsteps, stealing them if the resident isn’t home to collect the parcel. No one can stay home indefinitely waiting for their packages to arrive…. here’s how you can help protect your purchases.
Try to avoid having the package delivered to an unattended step or residence in the first place, if possible. If not, here are some tips for preventing package theft.
• Track the packages after ordering so you’ll know when they’ll arrive.
• Band together with your neighbors—ask if they will bring in packages when you’re not home and offer to do the same. Additionally, let your neighbors know if you had a package stolen so they can stay vigilant.
• Keep the delivery area visible and some of your home security measures obvious.
• Have packages delivered to the office or a P.O. box.
• Have the deliverer leave the package at the back door rather than on the front porch.
Safety Considerations
Should you observe a thief in the act of snatching a package, it’s fine to shout, take a photo, and get as much information as possible about the thief and their vehicle, but do not engage or chase the thief. People who have been caught can behave unpredictably, and your safety is more important than whatever is in the box.
Incidents of Note
On December 2 at 3:50 p.m., Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) executed a traffic stop on a cyclist, on Grasswood Road near Preston Avenue, who provided a false name and was placed under arrest for obstruction. While being placed under arrest the male actively resisted, pulling away from the arresting officer and raising a fist, leading the officer to believe he was going to be assaulted. The male attempted to flee on foot but was not successful. The male rider was subsequently transported to the Saskatoon RCMP Detachment. He was found to be wanted on multiple outstanding warrants out of Saskatoon Police Service, CPPS, Saskatoon RCMP and Warman RCMP.
On December 3 at 7:16 p.m. CPPS observed a Dodge Durango parked in the driving lane of Range Road 3050. The Durango then drove an inconsistent speed of 30-50 km/h in an 80 km/h zone and displayed difficulties maintaining its lane. A traffic stop was conducted, and the female driver provided a sample of her breath into the approved screening device, resulting in “FAIL”. She was transported to the Saskatoon RCMP detachment where she provided two samples of her breath over 80 mgs. The driver was served an Appearance Notice for Provincial Court for in Jan 2024
On December 4 at 10:50 p.m. CPPS responded to a call of a person walking on Highway 16 near the Langham weigh scales. The caller was concerned the male could get hit by a passing vehicle. CPPS located a male who was attempting to walk to Lloydminster. CPPS felt it was unsafe for the male to be walking on the highway at night. The male was subsequently transported to the Lighthouse in Saskatoon.
On December 9, CPPS was conducting impaired driving enforcement at the intersection of Township Road 373 and Range Road 3060. At 9:30 p.m., a grey Dodge Dakota reported to the check stop while westbound on Township Road 373. The driver admitted to consuming alcohol and had a strong odor of beverage alcohol coming from his breath. An ASD demand had the result of FAIL. The driver was transported to the Martensville RCMP detachment, provided samples of breath, which had the result of 100mg% and 80mg%. The driver was released on an Appearance Notice to appear in Provincial Court in January 2024.