Lexington police are offering advice on dealing with so-called “porch pirates.” Sergeant Guy Miller is the supervisor of the department’s Public Information Office. He said they’re asking everyone to be aware of packages scheduled to be left on front porches and try to secure them before thieves take them.
“That might just be requiring a signature, so there's someone there to actually take the package and take it inside, but then also communicate with your neighbors, your family, your loved ones, and let them know you're expecting a valuable package, to get that inside as quick as possible.”
Miller said Ring and other video surveillance systems can be linked with the Lexington Police Department’s real-time intelligence center – and provide strength through numbers.
“That's when we take that police report for that stolen package. Our detectives, when they get that report, they're going to draw a circle around that area and send out a mass email to all the residents asking for any video that may be pertinent to that investigation.”
Miller said people who’ve signed up can immediately send their video to a detective. For those who live in apartment complexes, he suggested asking management if they’re willing to integrate their parking lot cameras.
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