Northwest Iowa — If you’re buying, or have bought, gifts for yourself or others on “Cyber Monday”, a United States Postal Inspector wants to remind you how to avoid having your packages stolen after they arrive at your door in a few days.
US Postal Inspector Dave Margritz says you shouldn’t leave packages sitting outside for too long.
Margritz suggests you leave a small note on your door, directing the carrier to leave the package out of sight or with a neighbor.
Margritz says some people have invested in small home security cameras, which are a big help in the investigation of package thefts.
He says holding all your mail while you’re away from home is another option. Learn more at usps.com.
