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VIDEO: Mansfield Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspect in Security Video Amid Package Theft Concerns

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Published on November 20, 2024
VIDEO: Mansfield Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspect in Security Video Amid Package Theft ConcernsSource: Mansfield Police Department

Authorities are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a man captured on a security camera at a local apartment complex. A video posted by the Mansfield Police Department's social media shows the individual, whose identity remains unknown. Anyone with information on the person's identity is encouraged to contact Detective DeTommaso at [email protected].

The plea for help with identification arrives amidst concerns over package theft, particularly as residents gear up for holiday shopping and deliveries. The Mansfield Police Department, acknowledging the threat of such thefts, has offered tips to safeguard against potential losses. When shopping online, consumers should think ahead, require a signature on delivery, and choose a delivery time when they're home, the department suggests.

Other recommendations include setting up delivery alerts, routing parcels to a workplace or a neighbor, opting for in-store or curbside pickup, and considering insurance for high-value items. The Police Department, aiming to provide proactive measures, encourages reporting strange behavior or activity around your community mailroom/mail area to dispatch an officer for investigation swiftly.

In a statement by the Mansfield Police, residents were also reminded that "our non-emergency telephone number is 817-473-0211" for any reports.