I got very tired of porch pirates who steal my packages, and I decided to do something about it. ...
I got very tired of porch pirates who steal my packages, and I decided to do something about it. I bought a metal sign that said, “Smile! You’re on a hidden camera.” I put it up where the porch pirates usually steal items. I also had a doorbell camera installed. I don’t know if the thieves knew they were being recorded or not, but it helped the police identify them.
I now have all important packages or mail sent to my office, where our receptionist keeps it safe for me. -- Carla D., Detroit Install security cameras. You might frighten some thieves off, and you’ll have proof of theft for the police.If your packages have been stolen:Check with neighbors to see if they received the package by mistake or are holding onto it for you.
Whales along the Pacific Coast are dwindling due to starvation, pollution, fishing nets, climate change and ship strikes. The gentle giants may never recover. I sincerely believe that greed and profits were the only considerations in granting whaling licenses to kill these beautiful creatures.
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