Stealing Official

: Call emergency services immediately if you see a theft in progress.

: Report the theft to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) or call 1-877-876-2455. stealing

: Inform the merchant or sender. They may offer a refund or a redelivery. ### Reporting Specific Incidents : Call emergency services immediately if you see

: If you were expecting a check, debit card, or credit card, report it as potential fraud immediately to freeze accounts. : Inform the merchant or sender

Mail and package theft (often called "porch piracy") is a serious crime that has seen a recent uptick in reports, particularly involving stolen checks and gift cards. Recent incidents as of April 2026 include arrests for large-scale mail theft using master keys in Davie and ongoing investigations into stolen checks in Mission Bend.

: If you suspect a postal worker of tampering with or stealing mail, report it to the USPS Office of Inspector General.