Fairfax County Police Department News

Police remind residents to watch their valuable holiday packages this month. There’s already been an uptick of thefts so far this month. The agency’s online reporting system is experiencing increased reports on a wide variety of doorstep thefts. From electronics to shoes to toys and suitcases, no unattended package should be deemed “safe.”

Police suggest residents make arrangements to have packages delivered to a place where people must sign for them, such as work, a neighbor’s home or the post office if you are unable to be home. Police also urge neighbors to help watch out for each other; report any suspicious vehicles or behavior to police. More people are ordering gifts online; more packages are being delivered and the risk has risen.

Report stolen packages and other crimes to the Citizen Reporting System (CRS) at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/reportcrime/.