Solebury Police Identify Car Involved In Rash Of Mail Thefts

SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA —Police in Solebury Township and surrounding areas have received multiple reports of thefts from residential mailboxes.

An ongoing extensive investigation has identified a vehicle involved in committing the theft - a black 2018-22 Mercedes model C300 4matic with dark tinted drivers and passenger side windows to include the rear window.

Police said the vehicle was recently observed bearing Pennsylvania registration MNW5789. It has also been known to have PA registration LKR2270 and MLG9857.

According to police, the vehicle has been observed in several townships in the central Bucks County area and in the Montgomery, Delaware and Chester County areas over the past two weeks.

Solebury Township Police are asking anyone with information on this vehicle or PA registration to contact us via our Crimewatch site or by calling 215-328-8511.

Information about “check washing”

• The thefts from the mailboxes involve stolen personal and or business checks that are being mailed out. Some checks have been recovered during this investigation.
• These checks were “washed” and altered to steal funds from victims.
• We are aware from surrounding law enforcement agencies that thieves are targeting outgoing mail as indicated by a raised flag on the mailbox.
• Please review your financial statements for any suspicious activity and contact the bank to cancel any checks that may have been stolen.

To combat the thefts, we are recommending the following:

• Deposit outgoing mail at indoor post office boxes.
• Retrieve incoming mail from the mailbox as soon as possible after delivery If you are away or delayed, ask a trusted person or neighbor to retrieve your mail.
• Anticipate delivery of checks or credit cards, and contact the senders if you believe the delivery is past due.
• Immediately report to police any suspicious activity, missing items, or unusual activity on financial statements.