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NEW JERSEY (PIX11) -- A thief stole a $3,000 package from a home in New Jersey Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. on Musky Ridge Drive, police said. Camera footage shows a man walking to the front porch of the home, and placing a box inside a bag.
The assailant then seems to flee the scene in what appears to be a white car, according to camera footage.
Hackettstown Police shared some tips to help residents avoid thefts:
- Sign up for delivery alerts to find out when a delivery is scheduled and get instantly notified when a package has been delivered.
- Ask a trusted neighbor to hold a package if you are unable to be home when it is delivered. If you see a package on a neighbor's doorstep, ask if they would like you to take it in until they are home.
- If possible, require a signature for deliveries whether you are the recipient or the sender so packages will not be left unattended.
- Ship packages to your place of work, or use the ship-to-store option when ordering.
- If you have a home surveillance system, closely monitor it when packages are scheduled to arrive.
Anyone with information regarding this case, is encouraged to contact the Hackettstown Police Department at 908-852-3300 or TEXT-A-TIP: Text ‘TIP HACKPD’ followed by your message, to 888-777.
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