As thieves prowl for packages left on porches this holiday season, the police department’s spokesman put the word out to the public — in verse— to be on guard
The spokesman, Officer David Hartman, advised people insure packages, perhaps arrange post-office pick-ups or have packages delivered to workplaces, and/or ask neighbors to keep a look out for deliveries.
He also penned the following:
Tis the Season for Package Thefts
Tis just days until Christmas in the City of Elm
And the larceny stats would not overwhelm
Block Watches and citizens were on the look-out
For despicable thieves who were lurking about
The crooks look for trucks of the delivery style
And follow their drivers in a manner so vile.
From East Rock to Westville they rudely stop by
To see what nice parcels are on your lanai
Chief Campbell’s committed to keep you abreast
Of Grinches who deserve to be under arrest
Safeguard your goodies so as not to get stressed
By a criminal element that must be suppressed.