Quebec Police Warn Against Posting Package Theft Footage Due to Privacy Concerns
Package Thefts on the Rise in Canada as Police Urge Victims to Report Incidents Rather Than Post Footage
- Quebec police warn residents against posting surveillance footage of package thefts, citing potential violation of a criminal's right to a 'private life'.
- Package thefts are on the rise in Canada, with 24% of Canadian online consumers reporting at least one theft in the past year, a figure that rises to 66% in Ontario.
- Police urge victims to report thefts and provide any evidence to them for investigation and potential charges.
- Defamation charges may be levied against those who post security footage of their packages being stolen.
- Public reactions to the police warning are mixed, with some criticizing the focus on protecting criminals' privacy over victims' rights.