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By rdnewsNOW staff

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Protect your parcels this holiday season: RCMP

Dec 3, 2020 | 10:24 AM

With more and more people shopping online during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more people sending and receiving holiday gifts through the mail, Alberta RCMP want everyone to have a happy holiday and receive everything they’ve ordered.

So far in 2020 (January to October), Mounties say there have been over 670 reports of mail theft in Alberta RCMP jurisdiction. In all of 2019, there were over 4,000 occurrences of mail theft within Alberta RCMP jurisdiction.

Here are some tips for keeping your mail safe:

· Check your mail every day

· If you plan to be away, have a trusted neighbour or family member check your mail

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· Plan to be home when packages are supposed to arrive or arrange an alternate pickup location

· Don’t mail cash

· Track your shipments, and if possible, opt for a “signature required” delivery

· Consider installing surveillance cameras.

For the month of December, you can follow #MailSafety for more safety tips and follow Alberta RCMP social media accounts on Facebook (@RCMPinAlberta), Twitter (@RCMPAlberta) and YouTube (RCMP-GRC Alberta).

RCMP encourage the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to police. If you see a crime in progress, dial 911. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), visit www.P3Tips.com or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app.