The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is ramping up efforts to combat a rash of mail thefts across Chicago, offering a total of $200,000 in rewards for information that leads to the capture and conviction of two suspects believed to be behind the series of incidents. As The Chicago Sun-Times reported, the thefts have taken place at various residential buildings around the city, though the USPIS has not disclosed specific dates or locations.
Details about the suspects have been provided by the authorities with the first described as a Black man in his late 20s or early 30s with a medium complexion and medium build, featuring shoulder-length dreadlocks, he stands somewhere between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall. The second suspect is reportedly a Black man in his 20s, possessing a slight build and medium complexion, measuring between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 8 inches in height, outfitted in a blue, red, and yellow jacket along with a white face mask as noted by the postal service. Each individual could yield a $100,000 reward for information that leads to their arrest and prosecution as emphasized by both the Sun-Times and FOX 32 Chicago.
As these cases stir unease, the USPIS is blunt in their directive to the public: do not engage with these individuals if spotted.
Individuals with information on the suspects are encouraged to step forward; a line of communication with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service has been opened at 877-876-2455, this channel of outreach remains open for citizens to shine a light on these shadowy violations of community trust.
