A suspect was recently charged with stealing mail in Troy. Credit Cards and Checks were found.
These are important tips by Troy Police to prevent Mail Theft.
Residents are reporting a recent crime trend of mail theft. Please follow these safety tips to protect yourself and your identity.
๐ฌ Collect mail daily; NEVER leave it in your mailbox overnight
๐ช Switch to paperless billing
๐ซ Never place outgoing mail in your mailbox with the red flag raised
๐ฌ Hand outgoing mail directly to a mail carrier or drop it off at the post office
๐ช If you plan to be out of town, arrange for your mail to be kept at the post office until you return
Discuss this with your friends and neighbors. Be on the lookout for suspicious behavior and subjects looking into mailboxes. If you see something, say something.
