Somerville Police Department warns those who ordered iPhone’s to watch out for thieves

Somerville, Mass. — Somerville Police Department warns residents of the town that iPhone thieves have emerged all around the region, stealing people’s packages.

In a tweet, Somerville P.D. informed residents what they should do if they order iPhones, stating “Residents who order iPhones are advised to request that their package require a signature (and plan to have someone home to receive the package) or to ship it to a secure location such as a store for later pickup.”

Thieves stealing iPhones have been a recent reoccurring issue throughout the state. Somerville P.D. states that thieves may trail delivery trucks by car or moped and wait for the delivery to snatch the package.