Porch Piracy on the Rise, Retailers and Delivery Companies Fight Back

As package thefts increase, companies are implementing new strategies to protect deliveries and consumers are urged to report missing packages.

26% of U.S. consumers have been victims of package theft, according to a survey by The Chamber of Commerce.
In Denver, Colorado, reported incidents of package thefts this year have increased to more than 1,260, up from roughly 750 four years ago.
Retailers and delivery companies are combating the issue by allowing customers to delay package deliveries, divert them to other pickup locations, and by partnering with companies that offer shipping protections.
If a package is missing, retailers advise customers to check their order status, confirm whether a package was delivered, and reach out to the company from whom they purchased the item.
Stealing packages delivered by the U.S. Postal Service is a federal crime, but punishment for parcels delivered by private carriers falls under state laws, which can differ.