[Lincolnparkdc] Package Thief vs. Mail Text

[James L Bullock]

Just to share - registering for a package delivery notification is probably
a good idea, but those "delivered" texts/emails sometimes come a day or two
before the package does.  It happened to me just last week, but I
did get my package.


On Sun, Sep 27, 2020 at 10:45 AM A. Larson <lalalarson88 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> I just wanted to point out that if you see your mail carriers or delivery
> folks texting a lot, this is why.
> Many of us have them text that the package was delivered so we can run to
> the front door and search for the package.
> I’m sure there are a lot of data to insert on the text - of which I am
> ever so grateful.
>
> Cheers,
> Anne
>
> On Sep 16, 2020, at 5:30 PM, Peter R <CapHillPeter at DoofusCorp.com> wrote:
>
> You may want to register to get a text message when a package is
> delivered.  You can register for free with UPS, USPS, and FedEx.  (For
> USPS, search for “informed delivery”.)  Amazon can also send you a text
> when your package is delivered, so you don’t need to register with the
> individual shippers.
>
> In most cases, the text message comes within a few minutes of delivery.
> However, the Post Office is pretty unreliable (big surprise); they often
> scan the bar code as ‘delivered’ without actually delivering the package.
> But it is better than nothing.
>
> Depending on what kind of door camera you have, you may be able to have it
> send you an alert whenever someone approaches your door.  Turn that on when
> you are expecting a package, so you don’t get a notice every time YOU go in
> or out.
>
> Knocking would be better, but they aren’t gonna do it.
>
> --Peter--
>
> *From:* Martha Huizenga <uygp-hs47 at DoofusCorp.com>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 16, 2020 4:52 PM
> *To:* Lincoln Park DC listserve <lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info>
> *Subject:* Re: [Lincolnparkdc] Package Thief
>
> So sorry this happened. What I find frustrating these days is that most of
> us are home, but the post office and other delivery people refuse to ring
> the bell or knock loudly on the door. If they are afraid to touch the door
> or bell they could wear gloves.
>
> I often go out after the mail has arrived to find there is a package
> sitting on the stoop.
> ---
> Martha Huizenga
> cell 703-626-4026
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 16, 2020 at 4:46 PM Jodi Grant <skinnergrant at me.com> wrote:
>
>
> This clever thief stole the contents of one of my packages today at 155 pm
> in Broad daylight – please keep your eyes and ears open for suspicious
> activity.   The person in question was clearly avoiding the camera we have
> placed at the door so that he would not be caught.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
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