Crime & Safety

Police Report a Rash Of Mail Thefts

Police warn residents against mailing checks to relatives from your mailbox during the holiday season. Lt. Keith White says there have already been three reports of thefts from mailboxes in which checks were cashed for thousands of dollars.

"Thieves look for mailboxes with the red flags up," White said. "Checks should be mailed out from the Post Office."

Monroe police are investigating the mail thefts with the Postal Inspector's Office.


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