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Parcel locker opened but was empty

The answer

Photograph the locker number and empty compartment without touching other lockers. Contact the locker operator or carrier immediately with the collection code, timestamp and tracking number, and ask them to review scan and compartment logs.

What to do next

  1. Photograph the locker number and empty compartment without touching other lockers.
  2. Contact the locker operator or carrier immediately with the collection code, timestamp and tracking number, and ask them to review scan and compartment logs.
  3. Inform the sender as well because they may need to initiate the loss investigation.

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What to check before deciding

Contact the locker operator or carrier immediately with the collection code, timestamp and tracking number, and ask them to review scan and compartment logs. Inform the sender as well because they may need to initiate the loss investigation. An empty parcel locker requires a trace; the fact that a compartment opened is not proof the parcel was delivered or stolen. Keep the locker number and collection timestamp.

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Frequently asked questions

What details should I verify about parcel locker opened but was empty?

Photograph the locker number and empty compartment without touching other lockers.

What is a sensible follow-up for parcel locker opened but was empty?

Contact the locker operator or carrier immediately with the collection code, timestamp and tracking number, and ask them to review scan and compartment logs.

What is a sensible follow-up for parcel locker opened but was empty (part 3)?

Inform the sender as well because they may need to initiate the loss investigation.

What practical considerations apply to parcel locker opened but was empty?

Empty locker requires carrier trace and evidence; do not assert parcel theft or entitlement without investigation.