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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Anna Tims and Rupert Jones

EXPLAINED: Police warn uk shoppers over porch pirates stealing parcels from doorsteps | Rare Historical Photos

Man collecting parcel delivery outside door
If a customer nominates a ‘safe place’ for parcels to be left, they become responsible and lose their right to a refund if the item vanishes. Photograph: MBI/Alamy

Police forces across the UK are warning shoppers about a rise in “porch piracy”, an emerging criminal trend involving doorstep parcel thefts that is costing businesses and consumers millions of pounds.

In one east London borough, police have put up posters in the lobbies of flats, while in other areas forces are using social media to provide tips on how to make life more difficult for thieves.

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