Thieves are stealing mail from mailboxes in at least four Kentucky counties, and are cashing in on people’s checks.
Leitchfield police officers got lucky while searching a house for suspected drug activity.
Upon executing a search warrant, they noticed around 150 pieces of mail with addresses of some people which had reported check fraud with the Leitchfield Police.
It is believed these people were stealing mail out of mailboxes at random in Bullitt, Hardin, Breckinridge and Grayson.
Around 40 checks have been cashed. Now, police and postal inspectors are investigating. They are going through video of the suspects cashing in at different businesses.
Officials say there may be up to seven suspects. They know of three so far, but no arrests have been made.
Authorities warn the public against putting up the red flags on their mailboxes. They also warn not to leave mail overnight.
Police believe is happening in the wee hours of the morning and drug addictions are fueling the thefts. The suspects will face state and federal charges.
Anyone missing mail should call the police.
Source: WDRB
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