Solebury Township Police recently received a report of a theft from a residential mailbox.

It is known that a check issued by the victim was one piece of mail stolen. This check could be “washed” and altered to steal funds from victims.  

We are aware from surrounding law enforcement agencies that thieves are targeting outgoing mail as indicated by a raised flag on the mailbox. They added they’ve also received reports of stolen checks from incoming mail, as well as from U.S. Postal Service curbside drop boxes.

If you believe you are a victim of mail theft contact STPD at 215-328-8511. Please review your financial statements for any suspicious activity and contact for bank to cancel any checks that may have been stolen.

To combat the thefts, we are recommending 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