In the pre-dawn hours of the morning, Folsom Police Department officers apprehended three individuals suspected of mail theft and operating a stolen vehicle, according to a social media post from the department. The action took place around Empire Ranch Road and Broadstone Parkway. Upon investigating a vehicle deemed suspicious, police found it to be not only stolen but also containing stolen mail and other ill-gotten property.
The suspects—Lucero Gonzalez, 38, Tou Lor, 32, and Shawn Vang, 33, all from Sacramento—now face charges of mail theft, identity theft, possession of burglary tools, and conspiracy to commit a crime, as mentioned in the Folsom Police report. Vang also received an additional charge for auto theft, while Gonzalez was charged with the possession of drug paraphernalia. This arrest serves as a firm reminder of the prevalence of mail theft, which spikes during tax season, posing a persistent challenge nationwide.
Diligence in protecting one’s mail is the clarion call issued by authorities, especially in light of this bust. Folsom Police urge residents to take proactive steps in safeguarding their post. Residents are advised to retrieve their mail daily and utilize services like the USPS Informed Delivery to monitor incoming mail. Should one notice any unusual activity near community mailboxes or spot unfamiliar vehicles lingering without clear intent, it iss imperative to report such observations to the Folsom Police Dispatch without delay.
