Porch Pirates in NM

DUE TO OUR HIGH CRIME RATE, NEW MEXICO IS THE SECOND MOST AT-RISK STATE FOR PACKAGE THEFT IN THE COUNTRY. AND THAT’S EVEN MORE OF A CONCERN DURING CHRISTMAS, A TIME OF RECORD ON-LINE SHOPPING. THE REPORT WAS COMPILED BY SECURITY.ORG…BASED ON FBI NUMBERS THAT SHOW NEW MEXICO RANKS NUMBER TWO FOR LARCENY THEFTS PER 100-THOUSAND RESIDENTS.

SO HOW DO PEOPLE DEAL WITH PORCH PIRATES? THE REPORT SHOWS THE MOST COMMON STEPS TAKEN INCLUDE RING DOORBELLS OR OTHER OUTDOOR CAMERAS…SECURITY SYSTEMS…AND HAVING PACKAGES DELIVERED TO A DIFFERENT ADDRESS.

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