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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.
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