Packages stolen from side of house.

custardy

lallysmum wrote: »

I am/was expecting 4 deliveries at the moment. 3 of the items were posted on 6.12 and one on 03.12.
2 packages were delivered yesterday by my normal postman. As I was out he left them behind the gate round the side of my house, where he often leaves things if I'm not in. He wrote "packages behind gate" on the envelope of one of my letters.
When I looked when I got home at about 2.30 (he usually delivers around 11am) there was nothing there.
I asked him this morning, he showed me where he left them and there was definitely nothing there. I can only assume that someone saw him deliver them, came back and stole them later. He told me that one was a big Amazon box that I think was a pair of snow boots for my son as that is the only large Amazon delivery I am waiting on and one was a smaller box, that I think contained a dvd set from Sainsbury's. (The other things were handwarmers and a book set - I can see that the book set is being delivered by Yodel at some point after hell freezes over)

I spoke to Sainsbury's Entertainment this morning and explained what I think happened and they told me that it was my fault and they will not replace or refund. They may consider doing so after 14 days which will be too late for the Christmas present they were intended to be.. Obviously it's not Sainsbury's fault, and not really mine, unless I am missing something (and am happy to be corrected on that)

Spoke to Amazon and they said that as it was a 3rd party seller I would have to take it up with them.. which doesn't strike me as fair for the seller to be out of pocket to replace something.

What should I do next? Do I report the theft to the police? Take it up with RM? i really don't want to get my postman into trouble as he is fab, and so helpful. Just grit my teeth and repurchase the missing items?

well your Postie is an idiot
I told many a Postie that its their job on the line regardless of what deals they make with customers.

lallysmum wrote: »

Thank you everyone.. the total value is less than £20 (£5 for the dvd set and £12.95 for the boots) so I'll just chalk it up to experience this time and buy new ones.
Postman and I have decided that if I'm not at home he will either shove things through the dog flap, or if they won't fit, hide them at the bottom of my cardboard recycling box thing.
I may be naive, but this has really shaken me. Such a stupid thing and they weren't even "good" things.. but just that someone who lives near me would open my gate, take stuff, close up behind them and just walk away. I know it happens, just never has to me before and it's really affected me. Blimey.. I'm a bit pathetic, aren''t I?

So still in insecure locations
fits in the dog flap. well it would fit coming out too
recycling box,easily got
you have been targeted once,why would you think either of these 'solutions' would change that?

custardy

Oli.s wrote: »

Maybe thats what the postie wants you to think...... Its the perfect crime.

Postie makes a show of writing out a note for the neighbours or anyone else watching out, wonders down the side of the house with his mailbag, without leaving anything, but as far as the neighbours see he writes out the card, puts it though the letter box, dissepears out of view down the side of the house for a minute and then back onto the round.

If anyone were to question if he left it or not he would just say......

Why would i write a note....... lol

So to be clear
The postie writes a note that proves they had the item and left it in an insecure location
vs simply stating they never had the item

custardy

dalesrider wrote: »

The laughing was to make it a lighthearted comment. NOT to poke fun at you.

The goods were, according to the postie left on your property. That leaves two options. Either some thieving scumbag has nicked them. Or your posties is a thieving scumbag....
Next time you see him. Tell him it has been reported to the police and see how he acts.

EIther way it was taken from your property.

Police would then contact RM,this would flag up to the IB
So you have a situation where the posite has no defense and would very likely be dismissed

pmduk

Find a local elderly neighbour who will take things in for you. Buy them an occasional box of chocolates. Job done. You may find they appreciate the extra social contact.

rover176

Guardsman wrote: »

I'm trained in unarmed combat and also trained to protect myself using various weapons.
If somebody tried to break into my house I would call the police taking them on would be the last resort.
One slip or a brief lapse in concentration and you could end up being severely hurt plus you could also be putting your family in danger.
Is that worth it for garden ornaments.

Couldn't agree more. Insurance will cover the stolen goods.