Mail Stolen From Residential Mailbox In Wayne

WAYNE, PA — Police in Radnor Township reported another instance of theft from a residential mailbox which led to a fraudulent check cashing.

According to police, a resident on Greythorne Woods Circle told police a check left in their mailbox for the mail carrier was taken on Feb. 9.

A personal check made out to pay a bill was stolen.

Police said the check was then altered and fraudulently cashed.

Recent thefts have occurred on Boxwood, Upper Gulph, Yorkshire, Newtown, Ravencliff, and Ridgewood roads, as well as Brookside Avenue.

Radnor Police and the United States Postal Service are investigating the thefts.

Below are some tips offered by Radnor Police to help residents strengthen their mailbox security:

• Hand your outgoing mail to your Postal Carrier or take to Post Office directly for delivery
• Do not leave your mail inside the mailbox overnight
• If applicable, pay bills online
• If you are expecting and did not receive a check, or other valuable property, contact the issuing agency immediately for verification
• Do not send cash in the mail
• Place a security camera nearby the mailbox