TAMPA, Fla. — With online holiday shopping in full swing, police are warning people about the increased risk of package thefts.

According to a United States Postal Service report , an estimated 58 million packages were stolen by "porch pirates" in the U.S. last year.

In a video posted to the Tampa Police Department's Facebook page, Maj. Patrick Messmer offered three tips to residents having packages delivered. • Turn on delivery notifications • If you will not be at home for the delivery, consider using delivery lockers • Report suspicious activity to police immediately

Residents can also use cameras and motion-activated lights and minimize the time packages sit on your porch.

Another option is having deliveries made at a side door or entrance that is out of public view.

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