Parcel thefts from Brighton doorsteps (From The Argus)
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Parcel thefts from Brighton doorsteps
9:45am Friday 12th October 2012 in News
Thieves are stealing parcels left outside homes, say police.
Sussex Police have received reports of parcels going missing in the Springfield Road and Ditchling Road areas of Brighton.
It is believed opportunist thieves are looking out for delivery workers and watching to see if they leave parcels outside.
Officers are carrying out high-visibility patrols in the area.
Inspector Bill Whitehead said: “As we moved towards Christmas we are likely to have more parcels being delivered.
“If you are expecting a parcel and you are going to be out, give instructions for it to be left with a trustworthy neighbour.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Sussex Police on 101.
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Comments(14)
Phani Tikkala
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11:29am Fri 12 Oct 12
Crystal Ball
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11:30am Fri 12 Oct 12
Say "red" backwards now...
Jay1000
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11:43am Fri 12 Oct 12
Apparently, from the 1st Oct Royal Mail bought in the 'Delivery to Neighbour' scheme. If you aren't in they will leave parcels with one of your neighbours. I presume that if none of your neighbours are in they are then supposed to return it to the depot.
I will be opting out of the above as you can't specify which neighbour you want it left with.
http://www.royalmail
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fredaj
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1:03pm Fri 12 Oct 12
HJarrs
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1:06pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Jay1000 wrote:Yes, scandelous that parcels are left in full view or in bins etc. I have found Royal Mail to be better but far from perfect. It really puts me off online shopping. We lost a parcel left on the doorstep a few years ago.
I get the majority of my parcels delivered to work for this exact reason. I've had some expensive glasses left on the windowsill by the front door...Mr Postman completely ignored the fact that it was recorded delivery and didn't wait around for a signature. My friend's had things left in her wheelie bin with no note pushed through the letterbox to let her know...luckily there wasn't any rubbish collections that day! Apparently, from the 1st Oct Royal Mail bought in the 'Delivery to Neighbour' scheme. If you aren't in they will leave parcels with one of your neighbours. I presume that if none of your neighbours are in they are then supposed to return it to the depot. I will be opting out of the above as you can't specify which neighbour you want it left with. http://www.royalmail .com/delivery-to-nei ghbour
I know one old lady that had a birthday present left in a wheely bin by a parcel delivery company. Needless to say it ended up in the dump!
I can't see any improvement as services race to the bottom to offer the cheapest service.
Brighton Living
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1:16pm Fri 12 Oct 12
NickBrt
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1:20pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Hoarder12345444
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2:19pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Jay1000 wrote:Well Royal mail might but others dont bother. I live in a block of flats so it's effectively left indoors. No wonder they are taken its blatantly obvious no one is in when they are left outside. Tea leafs everywhere.
I get the majority of my parcels delivered to work for this exact reason. I've had some expensive glasses left on the windowsill by the front door...Mr Postman completely ignored the fact that it was recorded delivery and didn't wait around for a signature. My friend's had things left in her wheelie bin with no note pushed through the letterbox to let her know...luckily there wasn't any rubbish collections that day!
Apparently, from the 1st Oct Royal Mail bought in the 'Delivery to Neighbour' scheme. If you aren't in they will leave parcels with one of your neighbours. I presume that if none of your neighbours are in they are then supposed to return it to the depot.
I will be opting out of the above as you can't specify which neighbour you want it left with.
http://www.royalmail
.com/delivery-to-nei
ghbour
Unbias
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3:06pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Some of you really need to get your facts correct, you judge Royal Mail.....have you actually seen the packets concerned?......no I thought so!
Gillian121
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3:13pm Fri 12 Oct 12
All lefties Smell
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5:39pm Fri 12 Oct 12
wippasnapper
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8:29pm Fri 12 Oct 12
Unbias wrote:We judge Royal Mail o’ we are so, So sorry but I can ashore you I have had Royal Mail levee parsleys outside my door many times I may live in flats but that dose not stop thieves coming in on the Postman’s Trade entrants button but most parsleys left outside are mostly carrier’s you have to report it to the firm you ordered it from and ask them to tell there carrier serves not to levee it but you say WE judge but didn’t Royal Mail not so long ago they would levee it with someone at ells address if your not in so what’s to stop them levying it on your doorstep ha.
I see the 'Anti-Royal Mail' brigade are in force again...
Some of you really need to get your facts correct, you judge Royal Mail.....have you actually seen the packets concerned?......no I thought so!
westhamclive
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8:32pm Fri 12 Oct 12
NickBrt says...
10:45am Fri 12 Oct 12