Mail Theft On The Rise: Redding Police

REDDING, CT — The Redding Police Department is warning residents of a spike in mail theft.

Local postal officials have passed along these tips from the United States Postal Inspection Service to avoid being a victim of mail theft in Redding:

• Promptly pickup mail: Try not to leave letters and packages in your mailbox or at your door for any length of time.
• Deposit mail close to pickup time: Deposit outgoing mail into USPS Blue Collection Boxes before the last collection or inside your local Post Office.
• Inquire about overdue mail: If you do not receive a check, credit card, or other valuable mail you’re expecting, contact the sender as soon as possible and inquire about it.
• Don't send cash: Be careful about what you send. Don’t risk sending cash in the mail.
• Arrange for prompt pickup: If you cannot be home to receive a package, make another arrangement or use the USPS Hold Mail Service.
• Use Hold for Pickup: When shipping packages, use the Hold for Pickup option, and the recipients can collect the package at their local Post Office.
• Request signature confirmation: When mailing something important, consider requesting Signature Confirmation for the intended recipient.
• File a change of address: If you move, make sure you file a change of address with the Postal Service and let your financial institutions know as well.