MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is investigating break-ins at collection boxes in Huntsville and Madison.
USPIS, which is the law enforcement and security arm of the postal service, says it is working alongside Huntsville and Madison Police Departments to investigate incidents that have occurred in both areas.
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“Mail security and the safety of our employees are our top priorities,” USPIS said in a statement to News 19.
The Postal Inspection Service said that it uses a ‘multi-layered approach’ to combat mail theft and robberies. However, it added that it relies on reports by customers to alert them when mail theft has occurred and identify items taken.
“Every day, the US Postal Service safely delivers mail to more than 150 million addresses; mail that includes checks, money orders, credit cards and merchandise. While the U.S. Mail remains one of the most secure means to transmit such items, unfortunately, these items are also attractive to thieves,” UPSIS stated.