Stolen mail found in Rancho Cordova Walmart parking lot

Hundreds of pieces of stolen mail from various neighborhoods in Sacramento were discovered in a Walmart parking lot in Rancho Cordova, leading to an investigation by the U.S. Postal Service and local law enforcement.Photos show the stolen mail piled up in the parking lot, with some large envelopes and items related to credit cards opened, according to the woman who found and reported the stash. “It wasn’t just from one specific neighborhood or one specific cluster. There were hundreds of pieces of mail throughout Sacramento there, which is very alarming,” said Amar Gandhi, a spokesman for Rancho Cordova police.The U.S. Postal Service has retrieved the mail and is working with police to investigate how it ended up there. “The mail that is still deliverable will go out for redelivery, and victim notifications will be sent out to anyone whose mail was damaged or rifled through. The investigation is still currently ongoing,” USPS Postal Inspector Jonathan Lanning said. Nearby residents have experienced mail theft multiple times, according to Nick Arriaga.”We’ve had it at least happen I know of three times, if not maybe more,” he said. Arriaga noted that most neighbors now ensure they collect their mail daily after delivery to prevent theft. One neighbor has even installed a security camera aimed at the cluster mailbox to monitor activity. “He’s been really helpful. And just lets everybody know like what’s going on,” said Aubrey Arriaga.Gandhi advised residents to check their mail regularly to avoid becoming victims of theft. “A lot of these folks are just opportunists, so they’re going to grab everything they can. So, it’s really important that you’re staying aware of what’s coming in,” he said. He also recommended signing up for Informed Delivery, a free service from the post office that sends an email each day with images of the mail expected to arrive, helping residents know if anything is missing.If anyone believes they have been a victim of mail theft, the USPS encourages them to report any subsequent identity theft or credit card fraud.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. —

Hundreds of pieces of stolen mail from various neighborhoods in Sacramento were discovered in a Walmart parking lot in Rancho Cordova, leading to an investigation by the U.S. Postal Service and local law enforcement.

Photos show the stolen mail piled up in the parking lot, with some large envelopes and items related to credit cards opened, according to the woman who found and reported the stash.

“It wasn’t just from one specific neighborhood or one specific cluster. There were hundreds of pieces of mail throughout Sacramento there, which is very alarming,” said Amar Gandhi, a spokesman for Rancho Cordova police.

The U.S. Postal Service has retrieved the mail and is working with police to investigate how it ended up there.

“The mail that is still deliverable will go out for redelivery, and victim notifications will be sent out to anyone whose mail was damaged or rifled through. The investigation is still currently ongoing,” USPS Postal Inspector Jonathan Lanning said.

Nearby residents have experienced mail theft multiple times, according to Nick Arriaga.

“We’ve had it at least happen I know of three times, if not maybe more,” he said.

Arriaga noted that most neighbors now ensure they collect their mail daily after delivery to prevent theft. One neighbor has even installed a security camera aimed at the cluster mailbox to monitor activity.

“He’s been really helpful. And just lets everybody know like what’s going on,” said Aubrey Arriaga.

Gandhi advised residents to check their mail regularly to avoid becoming victims of theft.

“A lot of these folks are just opportunists, so they’re going to grab everything they can. So, it’s really important that you’re staying aware of what’s coming in,” he said.

He also recommended signing up for Informed Delivery, a free service from the post office that sends an email each day with images of the mail expected to arrive, helping residents know if anything is missing.

If anyone believes they have been a victim of mail theft, the USPS encourages them to report any subsequent identity theft or credit card fraud.

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