Parcel Theft Prevention Advice

Parcel Theft Prevention Advice

Dear Residents,

We would like to make you aware that there has been a recent increase in parcel thefts across the local area. Criminals are often targeting residential buildings and taking advantage of insecure access points to enter communal areas.

Residents living in blocks of flats are reminded to:

Never allow unknown persons to "tailgate" or follow you into the building without using their own access fob, key, or entry code.

Challenge unfamiliar individuals respectfully or report any suspicious behaviour to your building management, concierge, or the police where appropriate.

Ensure communal entrance doors close securely behind you.

Avoid buzzing people into the building unless you are expecting a visitor or delivery.

Consider arranging for parcels to be delivered to a secure collection point, workplace, trusted neighbour, or parcel locker if you are not going to be home.

Residents living in houses are also advised to:

Track deliveries and make arrangements to be at home where possible.

Use a secure delivery location, parcel box, or trusted neighbour for deliveries.

Install doorbell cameras, CCTV, or motion-activated lighting where appropriate.

Remove parcels from doorsteps promptly and avoid leaving deliveries unattended for extended periods.

Report any suspicious individuals seen looking into gardens, driveways, or around properties.

If you witness suspicious activity or believe a theft has occurred, please report it to the police as soon as possible. By remaining vigilant and working together, we can help reduce opportunities for offenders and keep our community safe.

Thank you for your continued support.

East Acton Safer Neighbourhood Team

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Gary Pang
(Metropolitan Police, Police Community Support Officer, East Acton)