KENOSHA, Wis. — The downtown and midtown neighborhoods in Kenosha have been experiencing a rise in porch pirate thefts.
Recently, the Kenosha Police Department arrested a 60-year-old man for five of these crimes. The Kenosha resident is likely related to several more, police say.
Every holiday season there is a rise in porch pirate thefts - thieves on Santa's naughty list taking your deliveries from your porch. But buyers beware, experts say because of the increase in shipping, thefts from inside homes and cars also increase.
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Insurance company Travelers says though video doorbells won't always keep thieves off your porch - they can help catch the perpetrator.
You can also protect yourself by taking advantage of delivery alerts or asking a neighbor to bring your package in for you. If you are at work when packages come, you could also have your deliveries shipped to your office. Likewise, if you're sending a gift to a loved one's home, it is better to let them know so they can keep an eye out for the package.
