The Alhambra Police Department apprehended two suspects identified as Justin Cashman and Long Cao from Los Angeles, CA. According to a Facebook post by the Alhambra Police Department, the incident took place on the 300 block of S. Electric, where the males were reported going through mailboxes.
Following the call, officers located the suspect vehicle nearby, discovering several pieces of mail from the area. Both Justin Cashman and Long Cao were arrested and later booked at the APD Jail, based on the account of the police department. With the recent increase in mail theft, the Alhambra Police Department has also shared several tips to help residents safeguard their correspondence.
Residents are urged to pick up their mail promptly and avoid letting it sit overnight, with a reminder that holding mail services are available through the US Postal Service for those going out of town. As an additional precaution, the department suggests signing up for the USPS Informed Delivery service to monitor incoming mail and reporting any suspected mail theft immediately to the local authorities and the Postal Inspector.
To further enhance security, the Alhambra Police Department recommends the use of locked mailboxes and advises against sending cash or checks through the mail. Encouraging electronic payment methods, they also suggest that sensitive items, if needed to be mailed, should be dropped off directly inside the post office to avoid potential risks. These tips aim to address the problem of mail theft that the neighborhood discovered by residents going through their routine.
