Mayor Presta Protects Holiday Package Deliveries From Plunderers

CRESTWOOD, IL — Mayor Lou Presta wants to take care of your holiday package deliveries, so they don’t get stolen from your front porch or step. The mayor is teaming with Chief Dave Weigand, of the Crestwood Police Department, to “Pinch the Grinch.”

With coronavirus on the rise, residents will probably be doing more holiday shopping online. That means packages being delivered to residents’ homes and thieves trolling the neighborhoods.

The village wants to help prevent package thefts during this already trying time in our lives. Residents can ensure secure delivery of packages by shipping them to the Crestwood Police Department and have one less thing to worry about.

Ship packages to:

[Your name]
℅ Crestwood Police Department
13840 S. Cicero Ave.
Crestwood, IL 60418

Pick-up times:

Monday-Friday 9am to 7pm
Nov. Saturdays No Pick-Up
Dec Saturdays 11am to 1pm Sundays No Pick-Up

What you need to bring:

• Government-issued photo ID and proof of shipping/order receipt.
• If you’re picking up packages addressed to children, parents must provide proof of guardianship and/or the child’s identification.
• Face masks must be worn inside the police station.

Police will accept packages through Dec. 22. Packages must be picked up within three days of arrival at the Crestwood police station. The last day to pick up packages is Dec. 23. Package pick-up will not be available during the Thanksgiving holiday (Nov. 26-29).

Packages must be under 50 lbs. The name of the person picking up the package must match the name on the mailing label. There is no charge for this service.

Also, if you purchase gifts on Craigslist, eBay or other exchange websites, residents can make the transaction in the safety exchange zones in the police lobby and public parking lot. This service is available year-round.

Please email rwyman@crestwood.illinois.gov with package information and the expected date of delivery to the police department.