Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Jan. 28
There has been an increase in reported cases of mail theft. The reported mail thefts have occurred from the outdoor mail collection boxes located at various United States Post Offices. Citizens should ensure any checks, banknotes, or other important financial documents have reached their intended destination. To avoid theft, citizens are encouraged to utilize the collection boxes located inside the post office.
The United States Postal Inspection Service is the investigating authority for reports of mail theft and tampering. Reports may be made online at https://www.uspis.gov/report/. The City of Fairfax Police Department is working in conjunction with USPS on investigations occurring in the City. Citizens are encouraged to report all suspicious activity by calling the Police non-emergency telephone number at (703) 385-7924.
Media Contact: Sergeant Lisa Gardner, Public Information Office (703) 273-6382 or police.information@fairfaxva.gov
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