Crime & Safety
Mail Thefts On The Rise, Kirkland Police Warn
It's the time of year when gifts sent via mail get intercepted by thieves.
KIRKLAND, WA - It's that time of year again. No, not time for turkey and Christmas decorations, but time for increasing mail theft.
Kirkland police are warning local residents to be on guard for thefts as Christmas approaches. The best way to prevent mail and package theft, according to police, is to get a locking mailbox.
For package thefts, surveillance systems like Ring may deter criminals - and can at least capture images of thieves in the act.
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Mail theft continues to be a major issue in Kirkland and often goes unsolved. Please consider purchasing a mailbox that can be locked. Can you guess which mailbox owner was not a victim this morning? Thanks to the observant resident who helped us catch the thief today. pic.twitter.com/FapaKLayCd
— Kirkland Police (@KirklandWAPD) November 16, 2018
Image courtesy Kirkland police
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