Parcel theft on Ridgmont Road, St Albans

Parcel theft on Ridgmont Road, St Albans

Between 14:30pm to 14:50 on Thursday 26th February 2026, offender has walked to the front door of Victim’s property and taken a parcel left on the doorstep by a Delivery company for the Victim.

Please contact the police Non-Emergency number 101, quoting Crime Number 41/18659/26 if you or your neighbours have any information relating to this crime. Alternatively, you can give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activities in the area.

Here are some things you could do to reduce the risk of doorstep theft:

Track your parcel to ensure you or someone else is at home for the delivery.

Install a video doorbell; this can be connected to your mobile so you are notified immediately of any delivery, and is easier to install than a full CCTV system.

Install a security light.

Arrange for your parcel to be delivered to a trusted neighbour, or other family members who will be at home; if you live in a flat, is there a concierge who could accept the parcel for you?

Use an off-site locker service for frequent deliveries, or for expensive items; these parcel boxes are more likely to be in busy, safer locations - such as supermarkets - rather than secluded areas which could be targeted by thieves.

For further general crime prevention advice visit our website www.herts.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/

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Richmond Appau
(Hertfordshire Constabulary, PCSO, St Albans - Central, North & West)