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#CHARGED | A man has been charged after parcels were stolen from addresses in #Smethwick.
Elton Edwards, aged 48 from Tipton has been charged with four counts of theft. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today.
This comes after parcels were stolen from four addresses between 25 October and 7 November.
More than £700 of items were stolen.
We’ve seen a rise in parcel thefts in Smethwick recently and with Christmas just around the corner, we don’t want the festivities ruined by a missing delivery.
So, here are some simple, practical steps you can take to make sure your parcels end up in your hands and not someone else’s.
Plan ahead of deliveries
Nominate a safe spot
Select a parcel shop for collection
Track your parcels
Don’t share too much online
Layer up your security
To report parcel theft, you should call 101 for non-emergencies or report it online. In an emergency, such as a crime in progress, dial 999 immediately.
For more crime prevention advice and safety tips for preventing stolen deliveries, visit our website: https://orlo.uk/xQjBw 
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