December 6, 2018

Here Are Some Tips On Protecting Your Online Purchases From Thieves


Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Michael Hewitt - Taylor Bennett/WFYI

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Michael Hewitt

Taylor Bennett/WFYI

The holiday shopping season typically means a sharp increase in mail delivered during the holiday season, in part due to online shopping. With all those holiday packages on doorsteps comes an increased risk for package theft.

WFYI’s Taylor Bennett spoke with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Michael Hewitt about ways people can protect themselves from package thieves this holiday season.

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