Package Theft on Feb. 15

Dear Residents,

On the morning of Sunday, February 15, an unidentified individual entered New Plaza and stole several packages. Our security cameras captured the individual standing outside the building front door at 9:45am for about five minutes, waiting for someone to exit, and eventually dialing numbers on the callbox. At 9:50am, the individual gained access after claiming to be UPS with a delivery.

Upon entering the lobby, the individual picked up several packages and proceeded to the basement outside of the laundry room to open the packages and stuff the contents inside a red duffle bag. Thereafter, the individual left through the front door at 9:54am.

Do you recognize this individual?

Please take a look at the pictures at the bottom of this email and contact the Board at board@thenewplaza.com and/or call the police at 911 if you have any information-- no matter how small-- about the possible identity of this individual.

Prevention tips

1. If someone you are not expecting contacts you through the callbox for building entry, please go down to the front door to provide access. Do not buzz in anyone you are not expecting. Do not buzz in anyone who asks for entry to visit another resident.
2. Many retailers (such as Amazon.com) provide an option to sign up for cellular text message updates when your package is delivered by the mail carrier. Knowing the exact delivery time of your package helps you to pick it up ASAP, and in the case of a missing package, helps the Board narrow down the time window for reviewing video footage.
3. Do not allow unknown persons to enter the building behind you when exiting or entering the building.
4. Be a helpful neighbor. If you see packages in the lobby for neighbors on your floor, bring them up with you and place them in front of your neighbor's door.