Article Title:Police investigating mailbox bombings in Montgomery County, Pa.
Snippet of Article: "...A Limerick Township family says their mailbox was bombed three times in eight days. ..."This is exactly where it blew up. You can see on both sides," said Maggie Shea, pointing at the pieces of the second mailbox she owns that was blown up.
"This time the mailbox was all the way across the street with a little CO2 cartridge, which is what they used to blow it up," added Shea of Upper Providence Township.
She lives only a few miles from the other victims and says her property was targeted "
Reference: 6abc.com
Monday, December 19, 2022
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Mail Chime MAIL-1200 Mailbox Notification System | Amazon
Article Title:Mail Chime MAIL-1200 Mailbox Notification System
Snippet of Article: "...the Mail Chime MAIL-1200. This mailbox alert instantly beeps 4 times every time your mailbox door opens, saving you all the hassle of constantly going out to check for new mail.
Theft Alarm – The Mail Chime MAIL-1200 mailbox notification system also guards you from sneaky mail theft. It comes with a highly visible red LED light, that when coupled with the audible beeps, will serve as an efficient mailbox alarm when someone pries your mailbox open, enabling you to catch pesky robbers red-handed!
Smart Mailbox – Equipped with an advanced transmitter that can send mailbox signals to the partner receiver which can be placed up to 350 feet away from the mailbox, never miss a mailbox alert! Not recommended for large heavy walled, aluminum, & locking mailboxes."
Reference: Amazon
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Mailbox Installation | How to Set Up and Mount a Mailbox - USPS
Article Title: Mailbox Installation | How to Set Up and Mount a Mailbox - USPS
Snippet of Article: "Curbside Mailbox - Place a curbside box 41 to 45 inches higher than the road surface and 6 to 8 inches back from the curb.,"2", Wall Mount Mailbox - Place your wall-mounted mailbox where the Postal carrier can easily see it and reach it.Learn how to choose a mailbox, what Postal Service regulations apply to mailboxes, and how to mount your new mailbox. ..."
Reference: www.usps.com/manage/mailboxes.htm
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Indestructible Amish-Made Durable Aluminum Mailbox with Magnetic Closure Silver
Article Title: Indestructible Amish-Made Durable Aluminum Mailbox with Magnetic Closure Silver
Snippet of Article: "...Tough Against Vandals and the Unexpected Need something tougher than the ordinary mailbox? Here's your solution. Unlike common mailboxes, ours is built by Amish craftsmen with heavy duty diamond plate aluminum, so it's stronger and more resistant to damage caused by vandals, snowplows, inclement weather and more. It even features a magnetic closure, so door stays securely shut. It's one tough mailbox!. Durable aluminum construction helps it last longer. Magnetic closure helps prevent the door from flying open. Long pull handle for easy use. Metal mailbox flag. Box: About 8-1/4"W x 8-3/4"H x 16-1/2"D. Mailbox flag: 7-3/4"L. Weight: 6-1/2 lb. USA made. Note: Mounting hardware and post not included...."
Reference: Amazon
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Quiet Mississippi neighborhood shocked to find 30 mailboxes, SUV damaged, destroyed by vandals
Article Title:Quiet Mississippi neighborhood shocked to find 30 mailboxes, SUV damaged, destroyed by vandals
Snippet of Article: "...postal workers say they were shocked by the extent of the damage. Local residents say they may find an occasional mailbox vandalized but not as many mailboxes that were destroyed in the small North Mississippi community...."
Reference: www.magnoliastatelive.com
Sunday, July 17, 2022
How to Hold Mail During Vacation
Article Title:How to Hold Mail During Vacation
Snippet of Article: "USPS offers Informed Delivery, mail holds and even temporary forwarding to help you manage mail while away...."
Reference: www.nerdwallet.com
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Mail Being Stolen From Home Mailboxes
Article Title:Mail Being Stolen From Home Mailboxes
Snippet of Article: "NY — Sheriff Kevin J. McConville warns county residents to avoid using home mailboxes for mail pickup due to recent cases of mail theft..."
Reference:www.msn.com
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Informed Delivery® by USPS®
Article Title: Informed Delivery® by USPS®
Snippet of Article: "...Digitally preview your mail and manage your packages scheduled to arrive soon! Informed Delivery allows you to view greyscale images of the exterior, address side of letter-sized mailpieces and track packages in one convenient location.*
* Images are only provided for letter-sized mailpieces that are processed through USPS' automated equipment ..."
Reference: informeddelivery.usps.com
Monday, December 20, 2021
Postal hike doesn’t stop catalogers from stuffing consumer mailboxes
Article Title: Postal hike doesn’t stop catalogers from stuffing consumer mailboxes
Snippet of Article: "...The U.S. Postal Service says more than 300 million catalogs flooded into people’s mailboxes last month, and the overall number of catalogs has grown 12% over last year, officials said. ..."
Reference: www.miningjournal.net
Friday, December 17, 2021
Buy Mailboxes Factory Direct
Article Title: Buy Mailboxes Factory Direct
Snippet of Article: "...The industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of quality commercial mailboxes and residential mailboxes, Salsbury Industries is officially licensed by the USPS to manufacture Cluster Box Units (CBU’s). Our company offers a wide variety of USPS approved products and all of our mailboxes are delivered fully assembled and ready for installation. ..."
Reference: www.mailboxes.com
Monday, December 6, 2021
Montgomery County residents claim checks were stolen from USPS mailboxes
Article Title: Montgomery County residents claim checks were stolen from USPS mailboxes
Snippet of Article: "...You may want to think twice about how you send your holiday gift cards or money this year after multiple Montgomery County residents claim their checks were stolen from those blue USPS mailboxes...."
Reference: www.fox5dc.com
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Mail Stolen From Blue MailBoxes In Four Suburbs Within Days In Early November
Article Title: Mail Stolen From Blue MailBoxes In Four Suburbs Within Days In Early November
Snippet of Article: "...an unfortunate but growing club that we’ve reported on for months; people who became fraud victims after mailing checks in Park Ridge.
Court records show someone broke into the mailboxes at that post office seven times in the last seven months...."
Reference: cbslocal.com
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Smart mailboxes could soon be popping up all over the world
Article Title: Smart mailboxes could soon be popping up all over the world
Snippet of Article: "...DroneDek is the company leading that charge. The maker of the so-called “mailbox of the future” has been hard at work developing its patented smart receptacles, mailboxes that are designed to handle deliveries via nearly any mode –– including drone –– as well as provide heating and cooling, charging, autonomous pickup, communication, security and a whole lot more.
DroneDek’s commercial applications have been limited since beating out Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service for a smart mailbox patent..."
Reference: www.freightwaves.com
Friday, November 19, 2021
Caught on camera: Thieves targeting community mailboxes using master keys
Article Title:Caught on camera: Thieves targeting community mailboxes using master keys
Snippet of Article: "...Thieves targeting community mailboxes are becoming a huge problem in the Houston area. The USPIS offers tips on how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim. ..."
Reference: www.khou.com
Reference: www.khou.com
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Mail Boss Package Master Mailbox
Article Title: Mail Boss Package Master Mailbox
Snippet of Article: "...This extra-large jumbo capacity Postmaster General Approved security locking mailbox features patent-pending “Mail Shield” technology, so unlike with other bin-mailers, your mail and packages are safe from fishing. The Package Master high security residential post mount curbside lockable mailbox is perfect for commercial applications or residential homes that need small package delivery protection such as prescriptions by mail. With the patented Fast-Trak® Mounting Plate, you can quickly and easily install your Package Master on a Mail Boss In-Ground or Surface Mount Steel Mailbox Post, 2, 3 or 4 mailbox spreader bar (for cluster mailbox installations), 4x4 wooden post, gang plank, or even into a pilaster or brick column. ..."
Reference: www.mailboss.com
Friday, January 11, 2019
What happens when mailboxes are vandalized?
Thursday, October 25, 2018
As computers get harder to crack, thieves are pillaging mailboxes
Article Title:As computers get harder to crack, thieves are pillaging mailboxes
Snippet of Article: "...'Mail fishing' is when people use tools to retrieve envelopes out of the blue mailboxes lining the streets, and it's on the rise, according to law enforcement officials.
"It's doubled over the last two years, at least," said Lt. John Grimpel, a spokesman for the New York City Police Department..."
Reference: www.cnbc.com
Labels:
Mail fishing,
Mail Theft,
Mailbox crime,
Postal Blue Boxes
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Should The USPS Open Up Mailboxes To All Kinds Of Deliveries?
Should The USPS Open Up Mailboxes To All Kinds Of Deliveries?
Article Title:Should The USPS Open Up Mailboxes To All Kinds Of Deliveries? Snippet of Article: "...who should be allowed to have access to them. Now, only you and your mail carrier are legally allowed to use your mailbox. Should that change? Should package delivery companies have access? What about grocery deliveries? What about your dry cleaning? Of course, what a “mailbox” is depends on where you live..." Reference: consumerist.com
Article Title:Should The USPS Open Up Mailboxes To All Kinds Of Deliveries? Snippet of Article: "...who should be allowed to have access to them. Now, only you and your mail carrier are legally allowed to use your mailbox. Should that change? Should package delivery companies have access? What about grocery deliveries? What about your dry cleaning? Of course, what a “mailbox” is depends on where you live..." Reference: consumerist.com
Monday, December 1, 2014
Mail curtailed after behavior of dog offends mail carrier
Article Title:Residents get mail again after agreement
Snippet of Article: "...He said the residents with the dog were sent a notice to stop the offending behavior within 30 days or face eviction from the park.
“They realized they screwed up. Unfortunately, everybody had to pay the price,” Mr. Flask said.
He said the Postal Service initially offered to install a cluster box..."
Reference: www.toledoblade.com
Monday, October 6, 2014
Neighborhood's postal locked 'cluster mailboxes' broken into
Wichita neighborhood's locked mailboxes broken into
Article Title:Wichita neighborhood's locked mailboxes broken into Snippet of Article: "... criminals forced open a locked cluster mailbox. "It does make me a little bit concerned about whether I'll be getting things like bills. And obviously I'm wondering where I'm going to get my mail...." Reference: www.kake.com
Article Title:Wichita neighborhood's locked mailboxes broken into Snippet of Article: "... criminals forced open a locked cluster mailbox. "It does make me a little bit concerned about whether I'll be getting things like bills. And obviously I'm wondering where I'm going to get my mail...." Reference: www.kake.com
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