Investigators in Philadelphia’s East Mount Airy neighborhood are on the lookout for an armed robber who has targeted letter carriers on three occasions in one week. In each incident, the suspect steals postal keys and mail, potentially in search of valuable items like checks, leaving community members deeply concerned for their safety.
Authorities have emphasized that while no injuries have been reported, the growing frequency of these robberies highlights the risk of identity theft and mail fraud. One local resident recently experienced the fallout when someone altered and attempted to cash a check from her mailbox, prompting fears that the thief is escalating his efforts to steal directly from postal deliveries.
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