Plano post office under scrutiny amid surge in stolen mail cases
The U.S. Post Office on W. Parker Road is a place Jim Frankenfield no longer feels comfortable even approaching.
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The U.S. Post Office on W. Parker Road is a place Jim Frankenfield no longer feels comfortable even approaching.
Carrollton Police released footage of the incident and photos of the suspects, identified as 37-year-old Shane Lusk and 29-year-old Kasia Martin.
Wylie PD said an investigation was launched after officers were called to The Cross Church when staff noticed that the mailbox in the parking lot had been pried open.
Robbers are after mail, which postal police officers say can be a treasure for thieves of checks, cash and personal information.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
Growing concerns over mail theft in North Texas are raising concerns for the United States Postal Service, homeowners, and business owners.
Growing concerns over mail theft in North Texas are raising concerns for the United States Postal Service, homeowners, and business owners.
The men face up to 10 years in federal prison.
The USPS says it will pay up to $150,000 for the arrest and conviction of two suspects in the case.
Letter carriers in North Texas say they're tired of being a target of violent attacks.
One Dallas business owner is telling CBS News Texas about a case of check fraud.
The robbery happened on Jan. 12 at around 1:25 p.m. at The Sophia Apartments in Dallas.
