Thieves Try Using DoorDash Drivers to Steal Apple Products in Norfolk
In a sneaky plan, three innocent DoorDash drivers showed up at a Norfolk house, attempting to pick up packages they weren’t actually sent to get. The scam, which targeted Apple products, happened Wednesday.
In just 25 minutes, the drivers arrived one after another at the Pennacook Street home. Earlier that day, two packages containing Apple items had been dropped off there. Police said these were legitimate DoorDash workers who fell for fake pickup requests.
The plan failed when alert residents spotted something odd – why were delivery people showing up for packages nobody asked them to collect? Police got involved before anything went missing.
As Norfolk Police look into what happened, they’re telling people to watch out. They’re still working to catch the people behind this clever scam.
This case shows how thieves are changing their tactics – now they’re using food delivery apps and unsuspecting workers to grab expensive items. Previous cases suggest electronics are what these fake pickup requests usually target.
These scams put legitimate delivery workers at risk. Since DoorDash handles both food and package deliveries, scammers see a chance to take advantage of the system.
Residents should keep an eye on their deliveries and be suspicious of unexpected pickup attempts, police say. Anyone with information about this or similar scams can call the Norfolk Police Department at: 508-528-3206.
Package theft isn’t just grab-and-go anymore – thieves now create elaborate schemes using delivery services. This incident shows how criminals keep finding new ways to get around regular security measures.
While police are still looking for the people behind the fake DoorDash orders, no one has been caught yet.
