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
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