Ontario Police Are Warning You Not To Open Your Door To Deliveries After An Assault

With the holiday season just around the corner, Ontario police are warning residents to be cautious when deliveries arrive at their front door. 

In a press release on Wednesday, OPP told Ontarians that they shouldn't be making contact with delivery drivers after a recent assault was reported. 

Instead, you should let the package be left outside of your home. 

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If you make any online purchases that would be delivered to your door, to let the delivery person leave it without making contact.     OPP

The move comes after a reported assault happened in Oxford County on December 1 at around 1 p.m. 

According to police, a resident opened their door to someone who was holding a package after they heard a knock. 

The person then entered the home and had a brief conversation with the resident before assaulting them. 

However, no serious injuries were reported. 

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact officers at 1-888-310-1122.