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Clinton Police Chief Says Increase in Crime is Hitting Local Porches with Packages

Online shopping continues to grow in popularity thanks to its convenience and local authorities say the increase in local crime is starting to impact homes with packages on the front porch.

 

On the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday, Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers told Regional Radio crime is up locally, and with the busy holiday shopping right around the corner, he is imploring local residents to be vigilant in getting those packages as soon as possible.

 

 

Chief Lowers has a couple of recommendations and one being purchasing a delivery lockbox that allows delivery drivers to securely place your packages in one. He also recommends investing in a Ring doorbell system.

 

 

Having a good relationship with your neighbors is also helpful when it comes to securing any packages that may be coming to you. Chief Lowers says it is always best to have any packages delivered to an occupied building.

 

 

If you are traveling this holiday season, the Chief reminds of the vacation watch program where law enforcement will drive by your home at least a couple of times per day to keep watch over any irregularities. You can get more information on that by calling the dispatch center at 217-935-9441. 

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