Sonora, CA — The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office reports numerous mail thefts in an attempt to get personal information to use for identity theft and credit fraud.
Sheriff’s spokesperson Sgt. Andrea Benson indicates, “It is throughout the county, Sonora, Jamestown and Twain Harte. There has been approximately six to seven this month, so far.” Residents have reported finding letters scattered around the mailbox with empty envelops or opened packages left behind. Sgt. Benson adds, “Also, people have noticed they haven’t received packages from family members when they’ve been notified that they have had packages sent to them.”
Report any stolen mail to law enforcement and alert the postal inspector, as well. Benson notes there is always an uptick in mail thefts during the holidays. The Sheriff’s Department provides these tips to protect mail:
This post was last modified on 12/16/2015 6:17 pm
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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