Were your package deliveries stolen? What to know about porch piracy and what you can do about it

By HALELUYA HADERO
AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — You found the perfect holiday gift online. You ordered it. A notification arrived on your phone, showing the package had arrived. But when you open your doors, the parcel is nowhere to be found. If this happened to you, then count yourself as part of the unlucky group of shoppers who fall victim to package thefts. Since most police departments don’t track the crime in its own category, it’s challenging to know if it’s getting better or worse. But retailers and delivery companies are trying to combat it in different ways. Here’s what you should know about porch piracy, and what to do if it happens to you.