Fort Worth man, 18, pleads guilty to stealing USPS master key from letter carrier

"An 18-year-old Fort Worth man pleaded guilty to stealing a U.S. Postal Service “arrow key” from a letter carrier, federal prosecutors said. Willis Bender... Bender admitted he received and concealed a stolen “arrow key” — a master key used by the USPS to collect mail deposited in collection boxes, according to plea papers. ..."   
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Warning on mailing checks: ‘No guarantee it won’t be stolen’

"... The national leader of a postal law enforcement group is offering a dire warning regarding mailing checks.

Frank Albergo, national president of the Postal Police Officers Association, told NBC San Diego mail theft, fueled mostly by scammers wanting to get their hands on checks, is a growing problem.

“Walking your check into a post office is no guarantee that the check is not going to be stolen,” he said. ..."   
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Blue Collection Box Theft | Police seeking pair who reportedly stole mailbox from Nolensville post office

"... In the video from across the street, authorities said you can see what appears to be short bursts of light. That’s where one of the suspects reportedly used an impact wrench to twist four-inch bolts, securing the postal box, out of the ground. ..."   
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Former postal worker accused of stealing mail since '93

"...bitowich, 39, is now facing several charges including mail theft and possessing mail that is known to be stolen. A joint investigation between Canada Post ..."  
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No jail time for mail thefts,

"...was arrested for theft of mail, a federal offense. Pfaff said she put him on emergency suspension, but said he then retired. ..."  
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Mail theft prevention posters in the mail

"... The poster includes the national toll-free OIG Hotline telephone number, 888-USPS-OIG, for employees and contractors to anonymously — or confidentially — report situations that could compromise the integrity of the Postal Service and the mail. Additional copies of the poster can be obtained at no charge from the Topeka Material Distribution Center (MDC) in Topeka, KS. Refer to General Poster 239...."  
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Deter Mail Theft

Mailbox flags may be tipping off thieves "...At one time those small boxes outside homes seemed to be untouchable because of the strict penalties set by the federal government for anyone who tampered with them. Now there are thieves who drive around town opening one mailbox after another, emptying them of all of their contents, he said...."
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