{"id":332811,"date":"2025-12-07T13:16:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T13:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/332811\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T13:16:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T13:16:16","slug":"australia-post-issues-urgent-warning-as-threat-to-homes-set-to-strike-quickly-and-quietly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/332811\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia Post issues urgent warning as threat to homes set to ‘strike quickly and quietly’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australia Post<\/a> has issued an urgent warning to residents to remain on high alert as the risk of “porch pirates” starts to rise. With Christmas<\/a> just around the corner and Black Friday packages still being delivered, opportunistic thieves<\/a> are expected to strike.<\/p>\n

Porch pirates are people who steal unattended deliveries<\/a> at residential properties, taking advantage of online shoppers waiting for their parcels to arrive.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf a parcel is stolen after it has been delivered, it becomes a matter for police, however, we\u2019re encouraging customers to consider our secure delivery options to reduce the risk of this happening,” Australia Post <\/a>General Manager Group Security, Kevin Zuccato said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know customers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their parcels, especially ahead of Christmas, so please remain vigilant.<\/p>\n

“Anyone who suspects their mail has been stolen should contact their local police or Crime Stoppers.<\/p>\n

Have you had a package stolen? Contact newsroomau@yahoonews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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A thief making off with hundreds of dollars worth of Christmas gifts. Source: Facebook<\/p>\n

Parcel thieves strike ‘quickly and quietly’<\/p>\n

Victoria’s Crime Stoppers Chief Executive Stella Smith said there is a marked increase in parcel theft at this time of year as “opportunistic thieves looking for any chance to strike quickly and quietly”.<\/p>\n

“Simple steps like choosing secure delivery options and reporting any suspicious behaviour can make<\/p>\n

a real difference.<\/p>\n

“If you have footage of suspicious activity or information about a theft, share it with Crime Stoppers to help prevent further incidents.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those who capture suspicious activity are urged to upload CCTV and doorbell footage to the Crime Stoppers website.<\/p>\n

How to prevent parcel theft<\/p>\n

Use a free 24\/7 Parcel Locker: Parcel Lockers are a convenient and secure alternative to home delivery, allowing customers to collect a parcel at a time that suits them.<\/p>\n

Download the AusPost app: Receive secure delivery and parcel tracking updates, with notifications when a parcel is delivered.<\/p>\n

Post Office collection: Collect a parcel from the nearest Post Office.<\/p>\n

Request to have a parcel left in a safe place: This can be done through the AusPost app or a MyPost account.<\/p>\n

Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@yahoonews.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can also follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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