CIVIC PROCEDURE / CRIME: Preventative Tips for Mail Theft

Posted:  28 Oct 14

Courtesy of:   Pittsburg, CA Police Department and Nixle.com
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On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Pittsburg Police Department (CA) <pittsburg-police-department-ca@emails.nixle.com> wrote:

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Tuesday October 28, 2014, 3:36 PM Pittsburg Police Department (CA) Community: Preventative Tips for Mail Theft                          Dear Nixle User,                                                                                               Mail theft is on the rise and continues to be a concern in every community throughout the nation.  The Pittsburg Police Department has partnered with the United States Post Service in an effort to share information and resources, provide outreach and seek innovative ways to stop mail theft and crimes related to mail theft in our city.  Below are tips on preventing mail theft and crimes related to mail theft: Promptly remove mail from your mailbox after delivery, especially if you're expecting checks, credit cards, or other negotiable items. If you won't be home when the items are expected, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail. Have your local post office hold your mail while you're on vacation, or absent from your home for a long period of time.   If you don't receive a check or other valuable mail you're expecting, contact the issuing agency immediately. If you change your address, immediately notify your post office and anyone with whom you do business via the mail. Always deposit your important mail (credit card applications, payments, etc.) in a mail slot at your local post office, or hand it directly to your letter carrier. If you believe that your mail has been stolen, or see any suspicious activity immediately contact the Pittsburg Police Department 925-646-2441. For full details, view this message on the web. TEXT-A-TIP  Text TIP  PITTSBURGPD followed by your message, to 888777  or  Submit an anonymous web tip For help, reply HELP to 888777. To cancel, reply STOP to 888777. No charge but Message & Data rates may apply. 2 messages. More info at nixle.com. AT&T, T-Mobile®, Sprint, Verizon Wireless and most other carriers are supported. Contact customer support at support@nixle.com. Sent by Pittsburg Police Department (CA) 65 Civic Ave, Pittsburg, CA 94565 CLICK HERE AND SUBSCRIBE TO NIXLE.COM Powered by . © 2014 Nixle, LLC. All rights reserved.

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