Woman caught stealing Christmas gifts on camera: ‘It’s not a nice thing’
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The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and giving.
However, some are more interested in taking—especially what isn’t rightfully theirs.
A family’s festive cheer was dampened when a thief made off with their children's Christmas presents in broad daylight.
The shocking incident was captured on a doorstep camera, providing a chilling reminder of the need for vigilance even during the season of goodwill.
The footage, recorded on Monday afternoon in Mulgrave, south-east Melbourne, showed a woman in a white t-shirt, black pants, dark sunglasses, and a cap nonchalantly approaching the family's front door.
She then proceeded to pick up two large boxes of toys resting on the doorstep, intended as Christmas gifts for the children of the house.
The stolen presents included costumes and other items worth hundreds of dollars.
The resident of the home, Michelle, expressed her dismay at the incident.
She and her partner had ordered the gifts in advance, hoping to surprise their children on Christmas day.
'We're two very busy people at home, and we don't have the time or energy to get to the shops,' she said.
The theft, she said, was not just a personal loss but a blow to the spirit of the season.
'If we were a family who was really struggling, some people would be going without. It's not a nice thing,' she added.
The incident is currently under investigation by Victoria Police.
Watch the video below:
According to a survey by comparison site Finder, one in five Australians have reported having a delivery stolen over the past year. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for consumers to take precautions when ordering items for home delivery.
To prevent such incidents, customers are advised to use a parcel container to secure their deliveries and to ensure their ID is verified by the delivery company.
Keeping track of deliveries online can also help in monitoring the status and location of your packages.
The incident in Mulgrave is not an isolated one. Across the globe, doorstep theft has been on the rise, particularly during the holiday season when the volume of home deliveries increases.
In a previous story, a 72-year-old former security guard stopped a thief from stealing an 11-year-old boy's mobile phone. The CCTV footage captured how the elderly man approached the 35-year-old thief and tackled him. Read more about the story here.
As consumers, we must stay vigilant and take proactive steps to protect our deliveries. This includes tracking our packages, opting for secure delivery options where available, and reporting any suspicious activity to the police or calling 000 for emergencies.
Have you ever experienced a similar incident? What measures do you take to ensure the safety of your deliveries? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
However, some are more interested in taking—especially what isn’t rightfully theirs.
A family’s festive cheer was dampened when a thief made off with their children's Christmas presents in broad daylight.
The shocking incident was captured on a doorstep camera, providing a chilling reminder of the need for vigilance even during the season of goodwill.
The footage, recorded on Monday afternoon in Mulgrave, south-east Melbourne, showed a woman in a white t-shirt, black pants, dark sunglasses, and a cap nonchalantly approaching the family's front door.
A woman was caught on camera stealing Christmas presents. Credit: 7News Australia
She then proceeded to pick up two large boxes of toys resting on the doorstep, intended as Christmas gifts for the children of the house.
The stolen presents included costumes and other items worth hundreds of dollars.
The resident of the home, Michelle, expressed her dismay at the incident.
She and her partner had ordered the gifts in advance, hoping to surprise their children on Christmas day.
'We're two very busy people at home, and we don't have the time or energy to get to the shops,' she said.
The theft, she said, was not just a personal loss but a blow to the spirit of the season.
'If we were a family who was really struggling, some people would be going without. It's not a nice thing,' she added.
The incident is currently under investigation by Victoria Police.
Watch the video below:
According to a survey by comparison site Finder, one in five Australians have reported having a delivery stolen over the past year. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for consumers to take precautions when ordering items for home delivery.
To prevent such incidents, customers are advised to use a parcel container to secure their deliveries and to ensure their ID is verified by the delivery company.
Keeping track of deliveries online can also help in monitoring the status and location of your packages.
The incident in Mulgrave is not an isolated one. Across the globe, doorstep theft has been on the rise, particularly during the holiday season when the volume of home deliveries increases.
In a previous story, a 72-year-old former security guard stopped a thief from stealing an 11-year-old boy's mobile phone. The CCTV footage captured how the elderly man approached the 35-year-old thief and tackled him. Read more about the story here.
As consumers, we must stay vigilant and take proactive steps to protect our deliveries. This includes tracking our packages, opting for secure delivery options where available, and reporting any suspicious activity to the police or calling 000 for emergencies.
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