The United States Postal Service (USPS) says mail at two of their locations has been stolen.
The two locations are the post offices at 1580 Grand Point Way, Reno and 1675 Highway 40 W, Verdi.
“The Postal Inspection Service is aware of this theft and is actively working the investigation. The investigation is early and ongoing, and preventative measures are underway. Customers can participate in our effort to keep the mail safe by reporting any suspicious activity around our blue collection boxes. And if your viewers believe they have been a victim of mail theft, they should contact Postal Inspectors at 877-876-2455, and select Option 2.” Says Rod Spurgeon with the USPS
They say they are working to strengthen mail boxes to prevent theft, but the exact process isn't something they can share.
In addition to a stronger box, here are a few tips customers can use to help keep their mail safe:
o Deposit outgoing mail into blue collection boxes before the final pick up of the same day of deposit. Check the pickup schedule posted on the box to ensure your mail will not sit in the box overnight or over the weekend.
o Collect your mail from your mailbox every day as soon as possible after it is delivered. Do not allow mail to accumulate, even in a locked mailbox.
o If you have concerns about security in your neighborhood, place mail in a collection box in another area, in a secure receptacle at your place of business, or at a Post Office.
o If you see any suspicious substance, such as glue or other sticky product on the mailbox, please contact your local Post Office to report it, and notify Postal Inspectors by calling 877-876-2455.
o Immediately report any suspicious activity at any mail receptacle to your local police.
o If customers believe they have been a victim of mail theft, identity theft, fraud or other crimes involving the U.S. Mail, they can report it online 24/7, by visiting the Inspection Service website at www.postalinspectors.uspis.gov. (Select “contact us” and then “file a complaint.”) You can also call their national hotline at 877-876-2455.
