As online buying increases in the holiday season, Sheriff Jason Sandholdt tells KNIA/KRLS News shoppers should make sure to keep delivered packages safe.

Sandholdt says packages delivered to homes can easily be stolen off of porches and with the increase in deliveries around Christmas time potential thieves are aware of the opportunity. He suggests making a plan to get deliveries off of the porch or out of the mailbox as quickly as possible or instructing delivering companies to hide the items so they can be safely retrieved when you return home.