jeff snell/union city police department: "criminals are very observant and some of these crimes, some of these package theft crimes are literally crimes of opportunity."> ( marty ) some tips that can help make sure your package is safe include .signing up for delivery updates. stay on track with drop-off times to keep packages from sitting outside. you can also choose to pick up the package instead.amazon locker delivery, package concierge, and u-p-s access point all allow packages to be sent to a secure location. also, many retailers offer free shipping directly to a nearby store where you can pick up your items. ( marty ) coming up on the kron 4 morning news... details on a south bay standoff with police. and how it could be connected to a recent bomb threat at a local high school. <09/his last moments> ( marty ) we'll hear more from the young woman on board a bart train during a deadly stabbing this week. and the comfort she tried to give tyrone oliver williams in his final moments. ( marty ) and after the break... how an east bay community is pushing to build hundreds of new homes

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