Perkins Township police: Arrests made after increase in mail theft

ERIE COUNTY, OHIO, Ohio — The Perkins Township Police Department is warning residents after an increase in mail being stolen from mailboxes.

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Perkins Township Police officials say that several arrests have been made in connection to the recent mail theft, but several cases are still under investigation.

"These criminals intercept these checks and commit fraud by 'washing out' information on the checks and then cashing the check," said the Perkins Township Police Department on Facebook.

Officials are asking the public to report any suspicious activity at their mailbox, including if anyone other than their mail carrier is in their mailbox.

Anyone who has experienced mail theft and has not reported it is asked to report it to the police at 419-627-0824 ext. 1.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above previously aired on 3News in an unrelated story on Jan. 27, 2023. 

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