The post office is asking people with ring cameras to help them identify those responsible for the crime.
ENCINITAS, Calif. — People in Encinitas said they are fed up with job theft.
Neighbors said their emails are always missing or ending up in someone else’s mailbox.
The post office is asking people with Ring Cameras to help identify those responsible.
“I’d say at least once every two weeks we’ve got someone posting next door who says we’re missing a job; it’s pretty common, unfortunately,” said longtime resident Jacqueline Roche.
Roche said that while she has not had any jobs stolen, she is aware of the problem.
“A lot of times you find it under the highway passes; sometimes it’s not dumped in people’s big ways,” she said.
USPS said you can help reduce the chance of becoming a victim by checking the mailbox daily and not letting incoming or outgoing mail sit in the mailbox for too long.
He also says that when you’re expecting a package, track the shipment by signing up for email and text alerts.
Another tip — consider using locked mailboxes.
“Locked mailboxes are the only way to go,” Roche said.
With doorstep deliveries on the rise this holiday season, don’t forget to pick up your packages. Thieves are also looking for packages left outside your door.
“Maybe in the last week, I’ve seen the porch pirate mentioned on Nextdoor, so it’s pretty common. Everyone knows there’s good stuff in those boxes,” Roche said.
According to Circuit Gathered data, California ranks tenth in the country for most stolen packages.
UPS and Amazon reported a 15% increase in stolen packages in 2022.
If you believe your mail has been stolen, you are asked to report it immediately to the post office by email or by calling us at (877) 876-2455.
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