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CUPERTINO
August 30, 2019
The Honorable Evan Low
MAYOR STEVEN SCHARF
sscharf@cupertino.org
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California State Assembly
State Capitol Building, Room 4126
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 7210 (Low) Crimes: Package Theft
Notice of SUPPORT
Dear Assemblymember Low,
The City of Cupertino is pleased to support AB 1210 (Low), Crime: Package Theft. This bill would
strengthen protections for residents who receive package deliveries at their homes by increasing
penalties regarding package theft.
More Americans than ever are doing their shopping online. The growing number of retail
products delivered to our doorsteps has resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of thieves
targeting the porches, patios, and doorsteps of online shoppers. Under federal law, the theft of
such packages can be prosecuted as a felony if the package has been delivered by the United
States Postal Service. Under state law, unless the items contained in the stolen package are valued
at more than $950, theft of a privately delivered package may only be prosecuted as a
misdemeanor.
AB 1210 would make it a crime to enter the curtilage of a residence with intent to commit theft of
a package shipped through the mail or delivered by a public or private carrier. This bill will give
judges a wider range of options to ensure that the punishment fits the crime and could deter
many people from engaging in this behavior.
For these reasons, the City of Cupertino is proud to support AB 1210. If you have any questions,
please contact Alex Gibbs at 916-447-4086.
Sine rely,
Steven Scharf
Mayor, City of Cupertino
cc: Senator Jim Beall
Assemblymember Marc Berman