If you’re trying to get a head start on holiday shopping, you’ve probably already placed some online orders. Ahead of the busy holiday shopping season, the Saranac police department shared advice on keeping gifts safe from porch pirates. “As the holiday season approaches, we see a significant increase in online shopping and that, unfortunately, can lead to a rise in package thefts,” said Chief Darin Perrotte. Tracking your package, doorbell cameras, requiring signatures and having someone home when you get a delivery all cut down on the risk of your items being stolen. If you can’t be home, Perrotte recommended scheduling your deliveries or requesting they be placed in a secure spot. “A specific area that you want the driver to hide the package or place it a less visible spot. There are certain options when you’re dealing with certain online retailers like Amazon Day or bundling services where they …