Overview
- Australia Post issued an urgent alert that parcel theft risk is rising with pre‑Christmas and sales deliveries.
- Security chief Kevin Zuccato advised customers to use Parcel Lockers, Post Office collection, AusPost app alerts, or safe‑place instructions.
- If a package is stolen after delivery, Australia Post says the matter is for police and urges reports to local police or Crime Stoppers.
- Crime Stoppers Victoria chief Stella Smith reports a seasonal increase in thefts and asks the public to upload CCTV and doorbell footage.
- Recent reports highlight daytime offenders taking parcels left by couriers, reflecting past holiday‑season patterns linked to heavy online shopping.