Armed Robbers Jump Mailman in DC, Postal Service Says

WASHINGTON, DC — Two armed men beat and robbed a U.S. Post Office mailman while he was returning to his postal vehicle Saturday evening in Northeast D.C., according to U.S. Postal Inspection Service spokesman Frank Schissler.

Two masked robbers, one of whom was armed with a gun, approached the mailman as he headed back to his postal vehicle in the 2300 block of 2nd Street NE. They put a pistol to his head and ordered him on the ground, and then assaulted him.

The men took several items from the postal worker, including his mail bag, which was empty at the time, according to Schissler.

"No mail was stolen as the carrier was assaulted after he finished his deliveries and was returning to his vehicle," Schissler said.

Both were described as black men wearing all black at the time.

Police ask anyone with information on the attack call 877-876-2455. A reward of up to $50,000 is available for anyone who offers information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.

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