Solebury Police Report Increase In Residential Mail Thefts

SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA — The Solebury Township Police Department is reporting an increase in thefts from residential mailboxes.

Police said the thieves are targeting outgoing mail containing checks, which the thieves then alter, or "wash," to steal funds from the victims, which police said occurred in at least one incident in the township.

Police said that thieves are driving through neighborhoods looking for mailboxes with raised flags and then swiping the mail.

Police in surrounding jurisdictions have also received reports of stolen checks from incoming mail as well as from the U.S. Postal Service blue curbside drop boxes.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of mail theft is asked to contact police at 215-328-8511.

"Please review your financial statements for any suspicious activity and contact your bank to cancel any checks that may have been stolen," police said.

To combat mail theft, police recommend the following:

• Deposit outgoing mail at indoor post office 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.