Clovis Police Urge Shoppers to Guard Packages
Clovis police warn that porch thefts rise as the holiday shopping season begins, with residents reporting stolen deliveries across Fresno County.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Property Crime
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The Clovis Police Department urged shoppers to protect packages from porch pirates as the holiday season approaches. Residents in Fresno County have reported stolen deliveries, including six wedding dresses taken from a porch on September 17.
Why it matters
Package theft during the holiday shopping season affects households that rely on deliveries for gifts and essentials. Police say security camera footage is key to identifying suspects, making home surveillance a practical safeguard for residents.
Clovis Police Department has issued a shopper warning ahead of the holiday season, but no arrests are reported in the incidents cited. Police say security camera footage is crucial for their crime analysis department to find suspects.
The players
Clovis Police Department
The Clovis Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency serving the city of Clovis, California, and issued the holiday package theft warning.
Josh Faith
Josh Faith is a corporal with the Clovis Police Department who recommends lock boxes and alternative delivery methods to deter package theft.
The details
Joanna Arzate lost six wedding dresses from her front porch on September 17, and Brooke Martinez reported that a thief took supplies for her senior dogs from her doorstep in the Tower District on November 4. Clovis PD Corporal Josh Faith recommends lock boxes in front of homes, which he says has been a major deterrent, and suggests using local businesses that offer Amazon lockers or renting a P.O. box.
Timeline
September 17: Six wedding dresses stolen from Joanna Arzate's porch.
November 4: Dog supplies stolen from Brooke Martinez's doorstep in the Tower District.
Black Friday: Clovis PD issues its shopper warning ahead of the holiday season.
Legal Context
Clovis police issuing a holiday warning follows a recurring pattern of local departments publishing package theft advisories each year as online shopping volume peaks. The advisories typically emphasize deterrence through lock boxes, secure delivery locations, and camera footage that police later use to identify suspects.
Residents can reduce package theft risk by installing lock boxes at their front doors and considering local businesses with Amazon lockers or a P.O. box for deliveries. Keeping home security cameras active helps police identify suspects in porch thefts.
The takeaway
Securing deliveries before peak shopping weeks can prevent losses of valuable items like gifts and essentials. Choosing a secure pickup location for expensive purchases offers an added layer of protection.
Further reading
For more on local theft patterns, see Property Crime coverage in Clovis.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KMPH.
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