#mail-theft
#mail-theft

1 week ago

Renovation

Saratoga mail theft leads to identity theft

A series of property crimes occurred including burglaries and mail theft, emphasizing community safety concerns.

#crime

After repeated thefts, she mailed herself an Apple AirTag as bait. It worked

A Santa Barbara woman used an AirTag to track stolen mail, leading to the arrest of two suspected thieves.

fromBKReader

5 months ago

Brooklyn

'Things Like This Shouldn't Happen Now'- Crown Heights Residents Shaken Over Mail Theft

The Crown Heights community is on edge following a mail theft incident caught on video.

fromsfist.com

Mission District

San Mateo Police Seize U-Haul Van Full Of Stolen Mail From Across The Bay Area

Two suspects arrested with stolen mail from 100+ residents, including IDs and social security cards, following a mailbox break-in.

fromNew York Post

3 weeks ago

Brooklyn

Exclusive | NYC mail thief busted for raiding USPS box in brazen caught-on-video heist: officials

A brazen thief was arrested months after stealing mail from a USPS box in Brooklyn, revealing the ongoing issue of mail theft.

fromeastbaytimes.com

Cars

Two-year federal prison sentence given to Sacramento man who stole mail from U.S. Postal Service truck in Oakland

A Sacramento man received a two-year federal prison sentence for breaking into a U.S. Postal Service truck in Oakland and committing mail theft.

Cars

Two-year federal prison sentence given to Sacramento man who stole mail from U.S. Postal Service truck in Oakland

A man sentenced to federal prison for breaking into a U.S. Postal Service truck and committing mail theft in Oakland.

After repeated thefts, she mailed herself an Apple AirTag as bait. It worked

A Santa Barbara woman used an AirTag to track stolen mail, leading to the arrest of two suspected thieves.

fromBKReader

5 months ago

Brooklyn

'Things Like This Shouldn't Happen Now'- Crown Heights Residents Shaken Over Mail Theft

The Crown Heights community is on edge following a mail theft incident caught on video.

fromsfist.com

Mission District

San Mateo Police Seize U-Haul Van Full Of Stolen Mail From Across The Bay Area

Two suspects arrested with stolen mail from 100+ residents, including IDs and social security cards, following a mailbox break-in.

fromNew York Post

3 weeks ago

Brooklyn

Exclusive | NYC mail thief busted for raiding USPS box in brazen caught-on-video heist: officials

A brazen thief was arrested months after stealing mail from a USPS box in Brooklyn, revealing the ongoing issue of mail theft.

fromeastbaytimes.com

Cars

Two-year federal prison sentence given to Sacramento man who stole mail from U.S. Postal Service truck in Oakland

A Sacramento man received a two-year federal prison sentence for breaking into a U.S. Postal Service truck in Oakland and committing mail theft.

Cars

Two-year federal prison sentence given to Sacramento man who stole mail from U.S. Postal Service truck in Oakland

A man sentenced to federal prison for breaking into a U.S. Postal Service truck and committing mail theft in Oakland.

Brooklyn Residents Targeted in Mail Theft Surge

Mail theft is increasingly impacting constituents in Rep. Ivette D. Clarke's district, with 140 cases reported over four years.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Fed up with mail thefts, woman ships Apple AirTag to herself as bait, catches suspects

A woman used an Apple Airtag to track stolen mail, leading to the arrest of two suspects involved in theft.

Cars

Burglars break into multiple vehicles in Saratoga

There is a significant rise in vehicle thefts and identity-related crimes in the Saratoga area.

Residents have reported substantial financial losses due to various thefts and fraud incidents.

Increased vigilance and security measures are necessary to combat local crime trends.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

San Francisco

Arrest made in series of burglaries at South San Francisco apartment complex

A suspect was arrested for multiple burglaries and mail theft in South San Francisco, linked to a broader fraud operation.

2 months ago

California

Gold, checks and Confederate money: Postal Service supervisor pleads guilty to $300,000 mail theft

A former USPS supervisor embezzled over $300,000 through theft of mail and fraud.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

4 months ago

Brooklyn Residents Targeted in Mail Theft Surge

Mail theft is increasingly impacting constituents in Rep. Ivette D. Clarke's district, with 140 cases reported over four years.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Fed up with mail thefts, woman ships Apple AirTag to herself as bait, catches suspects

A woman used an Apple Airtag to track stolen mail, leading to the arrest of two suspects involved in theft.

Cars

Burglars break into multiple vehicles in Saratoga

There is a significant rise in vehicle thefts and identity-related crimes in the Saratoga area.

Residents have reported substantial financial losses due to various thefts and fraud incidents.

Increased vigilance and security measures are necessary to combat local crime trends.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

San Francisco

Arrest made in series of burglaries at South San Francisco apartment complex

A suspect was arrested for multiple burglaries and mail theft in South San Francisco, linked to a broader fraud operation.

2 months ago

California

Gold, checks and Confederate money: Postal Service supervisor pleads guilty to $300,000 mail theft

A former USPS supervisor embezzled over $300,000 through theft of mail and fraud.

more#fraud

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Digital life

Postal Worker Stole Sports Memorabilia Worth $100,000, U.S. Says

A Postal Service worker stole over $100,000 in valuable sports collectibles during his employment.

fromSacramento Bee

4 months ago

New York City

'Large amount of stolen mail' found after resident confronts accused thieves, CA cops say

A courageous resident confronted mailbox thieves, leading to their arrest after police discovered stolen mail and illegal tools in their vehicle.

fromSacramento Bee

6 months ago

California

Accused burglar breaks into closed post office, steals mail in California, feds say

A Bakersfield man pleaded guilty to a federal burglary of a post office, facing potential prison time and fines.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

Why are mail collection boxes disappearing in Brooklyn Heights?

USPS is replacing mail collection boxes in Brooklyn Heights due to high theft incidents, impacting residents' ability to send mail securely.

#law-enforcement

fromFortune

Privacy professionals

A California woman outsmarted two alleged mail thieves by sending herself an AirTag

Using technology like Apple AirTags can effectively combat mail theft and aid police in apprehending suspects.

fromwww.amny.com

Privacy professionals

Postal perp arrested for Murray Hill mail heists; faces charges

A man was arrested for stealing mail and impersonating a postal worker in multiple incidents over several months.

fromFortune

A California woman outsmarted two alleged mail thieves by sending herself an AirTag

Using technology like Apple AirTags can effectively combat mail theft and aid police in apprehending suspects.

fromwww.amny.com