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Delivery drivers mistaken for 'porch pirates'
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UPS and FedEx workers in U-Haul trucks might have to work well into the night Christmas Eve.
Staff Report
Effingham Herald
Updated: Dec 21, 2018, 11:37 AM
Published: Dec 20, 2018, 3:32 PM

RINCON — Holiday cheer has been replaced by holiday fear for some local delivery drivers.

According to Amazon deliver service provider Valerie Nessmith, UPS and FedEx drivers are being confused with"porch pirates," thieves who steal packages after they are dropped off at homes. This has happened twice recently in the area.

Many delivery drivers are using U-Haul trucks or personal vehicles instead of trucks sporting  familiar company markings. They are likely to continue to do so into the night on Christmas Eve in order to meet demand.

"We will run as late as we have to," Nessmith said. "Our guys have one hundred percent outload, which means they can't bring any packages back to our warehouse on Christmas Eve. ... We want to be sure that, even if they ordered something last minute, they will get their Christmas gifts for their kids."
Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
Mya Taylor
Updated: Jul 25, 2025, 6:32 PM
Published: Jul 25, 2025, 4:34 PM
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