Residential Mailboxes Targeted For Check Theft — Again — in Ashburn: Police

ASHBURN, VA — Residential mailboxes have been targeted — again — in the Ashburn area by thieves looking for checks to steal and then alter so they can cash them, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

The latest incidents happened in the 2000 block of Alexandras Grove Drive in Ashburn, the 25000 block of Laughter Drive in Aldie and the 42000 block of Zircon Drive in Aldie.

In the Zircon Drive incident, a black car with Maryland tags was seen in the area.

Authorities have issued suggestions for avoiding being victimized:

• Place outgoing mail in an official USPS collection box or drop off the mail at a United States Post Office or mail service store
• Utilize a Post Office Box (P.O. Box) as your primary residential mailbox
• Make payments online when available or utilize automatic electronic payment options for routine or scheduled payments
• Protect incoming mail by purchasing a USPS approved locking mailbox
• Try to retrieve your mail shortly after it is delivered. The longer the mail remains in the mailbox, the more opportunity there is for it to be stolen.
• Report suspicious activity immediately by calling 703-777-1021

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