BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - This time of year, holiday shopping has never been easier online. Deals and special offers make online shopping a necessity to save time and money. However, this method of making sure gifts are under the Christmas tree can come with unforeseen consequences.

Package theft or commonly referred to as “porch piracy” can occur anywhere at any time. Unattended packages, especially for extended periods of time, can make your home the next victim. Being a victim can be a headache for you and your wallet.

The United States Postal Service shares that 58 million packages were stolen last year. This porch thievery results in $5.2 billion to $16 billion in estimated losses annually.

Depending on how much money your items stolen are worth, the range of charges that could be

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