WICHITA, KANSAS -- What started as a burglary report ended with a new concern for police on Tuesday.
A resident in the 8700 block of East Brookhollow noticed two females suspiciously looking in several mailboxes and walking in the area earleir that day.
Mail theft is not the type of crime many expect to happy in Wichita, but one that is on authorities minds this type of year, more than ever.
"Officers, upon making that report, have noticed an increase in mail thefts in that area," said Lt. Doug Nolte, Wichita Police.
Mail can be an easy target for thieves. According to the Postal Service, residents should be aware, but certainly not scared.
"We do not have a lot of mail theft in the Wichita area. It's a very isolate, we have very isolated cases there," said postal inspector Paul Mezzanotte.
However, in light of the most recent case, Mezzanotte offers these tips to keep your mail safe:
Make sure to clean out your mailbox daily.
If you're extra concerned, a P.O. Box at the Post Office is your safest option.
And when sending outgoing mail, use the secure blue Postal Service bins.
Police are looking for two suspects in the case:
Two females in their mid-20's
- One with dark brown hair
-5'7, 140 lbs
- Left in mid-90's white Ford Taurus
Stealing mail is a federal offense, and police are asking for help in locating these women. If you have any information, you're asked to call (316) 267-2111.
