WPTV has been pressing the United States Postal Service and the United States Postal Inspection Service for answers about stolen mail since Aug. 16; however, neither agency has yet to confirm details about thefts at numerous post offices on the Treasure Coast.
The recent victims, including three residents in Port St. Lucie, have reported to police that their personal and business checks were stolen, manipulated, and cashed for higher amounts than the original value.
Region Martin County
‘Bags of mail missing’: Checks stolen from post offices, cashed for $110K
In Port St. Lucie, police said the checks were taken from home mailboxes and private community drop-boxes.
“Fortunately, we haven’t been hit as hard as some of the other jurisdictions,” said Assistant Chief Leo Niemczyk. “Handwritten checks are really not the safest and most secure way to pay your bills any longer,” said Neimczyk…