Mail Theft on the Rise in Angelina County

ANGELINA COUNTY — Residents in Angelina County are urged to be on the lookout for mail theft. So far, two suspects have been arrested for stealing mail. According to our news partner KETK, Angelina County Sheriff Greg Sanches said, ““What we’re asking is people to make sure they get with their neighborhood, kind of keep an eye out,” said Angelina County Sheriff Greg Sanches. “If you’ve got cameras you can at least point your camera toward your mailbox.” The sheriff says the thefts are happening in the rural communities. The sheriff also said the thieves have postal service decals on their vehicles and are driving right up to the mailboxes.

“A lot of times what they’re doing is they’re stealing somebody’s mail and using identity theft and that’s what, the last two we’ve had, they stole their checks or something of financial regard.” said Sheriff Sanches. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activity.