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Leaving a package outside for pick up is not the best idea, say police

A Bradford resident was waiting for FedEx to pick up a package. It was stolen before FedEx got there
BarrieToday Staff
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South Simcoe Police station is pictured in this file photo. Sue Sgambati/BarrieToday

NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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BRADFORD - On Tuesday, April 10, 2018 around 4 p.m., South Simcoe Police Service was called to a home in Bradford West Gwillimbury for a report of a theft. A 58-year-old man said he left a package out for FedEx to pick up but the package was gone and FedEx had not yet arrived. The package contained tools worth several thousand dollars.

South Simcoe Police Service wants to remind the public not to leave packages outside for pickup as they pose an easy crime of opportunity for thieves.

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