LeRoy PD implements Amazon Drop Box for community members

Posted on March 22, 2022
When you check out during your purchase there will be an option to have your package delivered to the station instead of at home. (Photo courtesy of LeRoy Police Department)

By Jake Fogal

BLOOMINGTON-The LeRoy Police Department has announced the installation of an Amazon hub locker at it’s facility.

That mean’s those worried about having items stolen off the porch can rest easy knowing they can pick up orders in the safest space in town.

LeRoy Sergeant Nathan Wilkin’s said the locker doesn’t take up much room in the station, and should deplete the likelihood of theft crime associated with online orders in the town.

“This is something that we wanted to bring to the community. There is not one around here for us,” Wilkins said.

“In year’s past we have taken reports for people’s packages that have been stolen. As people are starting to return to work this is a great opportunity for them to stop here, pick up a package and not be stolen.”

The locker provides a secure way to have packages delivered without the fear of packages being stolen by porch pirates. When you check out during your purchase there will be an option to have your package delivered to the station instead of at home.

Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected].

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