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Sheriff’s office offers prevention tips as package theft rises during holidays
Summary
Lieutenant Greg Stark warned of seasonal increases in package theft and recommended practical precautions — ship to a trusted address, delay delivery, keep packages out of sight, use motion lights and consider camera quality limitations.
Lieutenant Greg Stark said Calaveras County sees an uptick in package thefts when deliveries increase around holidays and offered prevention advice for residents.
Stark recommended having packages shipped to a trusted neighbor or holding delivery until someone can receive it, avoiding leaving packages visible in cars or on porches, and using motion lights and caution when carrying purchases. He cautioned that cameras can help only to the degree they provide usable identification: "It could be a good... it's a blue car that took my package, but anything past that, I wouldn't count on them."
Stark emphasized layering precautions — planning deliveries, concealment, and situational awareness when walking to a car — to reduce opportunities for theft. The office did not report specific recent arrests tied to package thefts during the interview.
