Chicago Shooting: Suspects shoot, attempt to rob postal carrier in Kilbourn Park
Suspects shot and attempted to rob a postal carrier on Chicago's Northwest Side on Tuesday afternoon.
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Suspects shot and attempted to rob a postal carrier on Chicago's Northwest Side on Tuesday afternoon.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Those who might have been affected were asked to monitor their financial accounts or credit profiles for fraudulent activity.
Protecting the mail is the U.S. Postal Inspectors' (USPIS) job. The agency's data shows it hasn't made a dent in investigating or arresting those accused of mail theft in the past few years.
Protecting the mail is the U.S. Postal Inspectors' (USPIS) job. The agency's data shows it hasn't made a dent in investigating or arresting those accused of mail theft in the past few years. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Investigators say the robbers got away in a silver Hyundai sedan.
Investigators say the robbers got away in a silver Hyundai sedan.
No injuries were reported. The U.S. Postal Service confirmed the victim was an employee and that postal property was stolen.
An investigation is underway.
Specialist Dimock was killed by a non-combat explosion in Afghanistan in 2010.
Around 2:15 p.m. on June 23, a postal carrier was the victim of an armed robbery near 99th and Seeley.
The United States Postal Inspection Service said the robbery happened on June 23 around 2:15 p.m. near the intersection of South Seeley and West 99th Street.
The United States Postal Service is increasing the price of a first-class U.S. stamp to 66 cents on July 9.
The carrier was robbed on May 19 around 3:11 p.m., in the 1000 block of North Hamlin Avenue.
Until 1980, Oak Brook didn't have its own post office. It shared the 60521 zip code with Hinsdale, and had to use the post office there.
We have been reporting on crimes against postal carriers for months
We have been reporting on crimes against postal carriers for months
The USPS released surveillance footage of the incident and is offering a reward for information on the suspects.
How was a group of men able to break in through the front door of the Loop post office building overnight? CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey is asking experts about the latest threat to USPS security.
Thieves often target carriers for their arrow keys – which they can then use to steal mail. To combat this, the Postal Service plans to replace 49,000 locks, and upgrade to high-security collection boxes.
Thieves often target carriers for their arrow keys - which they use to steal mail.
Two distribution centers in the Chicago area are looking for equipment and maintenance mechanics.
Two distribution centers in the Chicago area are looking for equipment and maintenance mechanics.
Many times, stolen mail comes out of a mail collection box because someone has access to the arrow key that gets them inside.
Many times, stolen mail comes out of a mailbox because someone has access to the arrow key that gets them inside. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza talked with a man who had checks stolen from a collection box and washed.
