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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just days away and shoppers are eager for the great deals they may find online. With this increase in deliveries to residential addresses, the potential for theft also increases. As the holiday shopping season kicks off, we want to provide members of the public with some crime prevention tips so their holidays aren’t spoiled.
Following these simple tips can substantially reduce the risk that you will become a victim this holiday season.