{"id":62287,"date":"2025-11-27T02:51:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T02:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/62287\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T02:51:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T02:51:09","slug":"100k-reward-offered-after-thief-caught-on-camera-stealing-mail-at-orlando-post-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/62287\/","title":{"rendered":"$100K reward offered after thief caught on camera stealing mail at Orlando post office"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Federal authorities are searching for a man caught on camera breaking into a post office and stealing mail, and they\u2019re offering a $100,000 reward<\/a> for information leading to his arrest and conviction.<\/p>\n

According to the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the suspect was recorded on surveillance video prying open parcel lockers and stealing mail inside the Ventura Post Office, located at 7360 Curry Ford Road, on Nov. 21 around 12:18 a.m.<\/p>\n

Some postal customers expressed concern after learning how easily the man appeared to break in.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just hope he doesn\u2019t do it again, because if it\u2019s as easy as using a crowbar, he could access the door to get in the back,\u201d one customer said.<\/p>\n

U.S. Postal Inspector Rick Johnsten said USPIS was alerted after multiple reports from victims of missing packages. During their investigation, inspectors confirmed the theft. Although Johnsten didn\u2019t detail what was taken, he said the $100,000 reward reflects the seriousness of the crime.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Postal Service takes mail theft very seriously, so that is the amount we will pay for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone suspected of mail theft,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

A notice sent to customers mentions that investigators are working to determine which specific mail pieces were stolen, though the nature of the crime makes that difficult. The notice also announced new lobby hours intended to increase mail security.<\/p>\n

For many daily business customers who rely on the location to drop off packages, the incident has raised concerns about whether the thief might return.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe could, if he doesn\u2019t get caught and tries to do it again,\u201d one customer worried.<\/p>\n

With holiday shipping season underway, Johnsten warned that mail theft typically increases this time of year.<\/p>\n

\u201cSecure those items quickly, and if you know you\u2019re receiving mail that day, check your mailbox every day and leave nothing behind to be stolen,\u201d he advised.<\/p>\n

Other customers expressed shock that such a crime happened at all.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m shocked \u2014 I can\u2019t believe that happened,\u201d one woman said. \u201cThese are desperate times, I guess, but it\u2019s sad.\u201d<\/p>\n

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspect to contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Johnsten said they are working with the Orlando Police Department. <\/p>\n

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