Porch Pirates Are Large In Texas, As The State Lands At Number One For Them

We've all ordered something online haven't we? When we do, we hate the wait for the item but can't wait for its delivery. Whatever the item may be, when it finally arrives, we can finally rest easily.

Sometimes though, there's a chance the item gets held up in traveling to its destination, or perhaps it gets delivered to the wrong address. Minor issues like that are easy to deal with. Then there's one big one that nobody likes happening: the package is taken by somebody.

Unfortunately, porch pirates have become a big problem over the years. Texas is no stranger to them either.

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How Bad Are Porch Pirates In The State Of Texas?

As revealed by KXAN, the number can only be described as worrying for the state of Texas. Per KXAN, 5% of residents in the Lone Star State have sadly lost an item to a porch pirate. Overall data shows that 1.1 million packages were taken in the Dallas-Fort Worth area illegally, and 1.5 million stolen in the Houston area.

How is the state trying to prevent this crime from happening further you ask? Well, there are laws that punish thieves such as this. A person found guilty of taking a package may face from six months up to 10 years in jail.

In addition, tips were provided by the Better Business Bureau to avoid this crime happening to you:

- Consider shipping items to retailers with physical locations nearby
- Install a home security system with a video doorbell to deter thefts
- Opt-in to notifications for when a package is delivered
- Set up a camera to alert when a package is delivered
- Try to schedule a delivery when you know you will be home
- Use the option to require a signature before a package is delivered

Be alert Texas!