Solebury Township The Latest Municipality To Experience Mail Thefts

SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA — Solebury Township is the latest municipality in Bucks County reporting the theft of residential mail.

Police in the township received the report of a theft from a residential mailbox, including a letter containing a check issued by the victim.

Checks stolen from the mail are often "washed," meaning the original name of the recipient is changed and the amount of the check increased. The check is then fraudulently cashed.

"We are aware from surrounding law enforcement agencies that thieves are targeting outgoing mail as indicated by a raised flag on the mailbox," said Solebury Township Police. "They’ve also received reports of stole checks from incoming mail, as well as from U.S. Postal Service curbside drop boxes."

Anyone who believes they have been a victim of mail theft should contact the Solebury Township Police Department at 215-328-8511. "Please review your financial statements for any suspicious
activity and contact the bank to cancel any checks that may have been stolen," police said.

To combat the thefts, police recommend the following:

• Deposit outgoing mail at indoor post office collection 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