With the holiday season fast approaching, the Gulfport Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant about package thefts.
Many incidents go unreported, and authorities are asking the public to speak up if they witness any suspicious activity.
On September 11, around 12:49 p.m., officers responded to a report of package theft in the 12000 block of Preservation Drive.
Video footage showed a suspect described as a black male, approximately 5’8″ to 6’0″ tall, weighing between 150 and 200 pounds.
The man was seen removing two packages from a front porch before fleeing in a white, four-door sedan.
To help prevent further thefts, especially during the holiday season, the Gulfport Police Department shared several tips:
- Have packages delivered to your workplace.
- Send packages to a friend or relative’s home where someone is present.
- Arrange for packages to be held at your local post office for pickup.
- Request signature confirmation upon delivery.
- Ask carriers to leave packages in a discreet location.
- If available, have packages delivered to a neighborhood community center.
Anyone with information regarding this theft is encouraged to contact the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5959 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.
