Q: I purchased items online but I put the previous address instead of my current one. I can't reach the new homeowners.
I'm I allowed to grab my packages off their porch?
A:
Why not contact the company tou bought the items from and update the correct address. Also since you live close enough to go pick up the items off their porch (bad idea) just drop off a letter asking them to contact you when the items arrive.
Otherwise with everyone having Ring video, you run the risk of getting arrested and explaining your self help plan from a jail cell!
Lastly, in my 40 years in criminal law, this is not an uncommon scheme where the items are purchased with stolen credit cards etc. so the authorities will be skeptical and wonder why you didn't just get permission from new occupants.
Good luck!
A:
maybe contact the post office to see if they can intercede.
sometimes the seller can step in with the delivering co to change address, otherwise, notify homeowners to notify you when it arrives.
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