LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Police agencies across Michigan have a reminder for people as they take trash and packaging from Christmas presents are out to the curb.

Law enforcement is reminding residents to be careful disposing of boxes and other gift packaging in the trash.

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Thieves are known to scope out dumpsters and curbsides to see what electronics and items worth stealing Santa may have delivered.

TV, video games and game console boxes should be flattened and stacked for easier disposal.