Hatboro police say a local mail carrier is accused of swiping a Home Depot credit card that should have landed in a borough mailbox, then racking up thousands of dollars at a Home Depot in Philadelphia’s Somerton neighborhood. The suspect, 32-year-old Rashuan McCall of Philadelphia, has been charged in the case and is in police custody while the investigation continues.
What police say
Hatboro Borough Police opened a mail theft investigation after a resident reported that a Home Depot credit card she had been expecting in the mail never showed up. Investigators later identified 32-year-old Rashuan McCall as the suspect and charged him with access device fraud and identity theft, according to Patch. Police are now asking anyone who expected a credit or debit card in the past two months and did not receive it to contact the department.
How investigators connected the case
Detectives say the theft happened in early July from a resident on Edward Road, and surveillance images show the suspect spending more than $4,000 at a Home Depot in Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood. That video evidence, investigators said, helped them quickly identify the suspect and make an arrest. Court records reviewed by reporters indicate McCall has prior convictions, including robbing a financial institution and simple assault, which officials say factored into the investigation, per 6abc Philadelphia.
Neighbors' reaction
Neighbors told reporters they were stunned to learn the suspect worked as a letter carrier, someone they see as part of the daily rhythm of their block. "It's frightening because he was a letter carrier and we trust them to deliver our mail securely," one neighbor said. The Postal Service confirmed McCall had been employed as a city carrier assistant at the Hatboro location since January, according to 6abc Philadelphia.
Police warnings and how to protect your mail
Hatboro police are urging residents to review their financial accounts and report any suspicious activity to local investigators, according to FOX29. The Postal Service’s free Informed Delivery service lets customers preview images of incoming letter-size mail and can help people spot missing cards. Sign-up information is available at USPS.
Legal implications
According to local reporting, McCall was arrested on July 13 and faces counts of access device fraud and identity theft. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and Hatboro police say the investigation remains active. Anyone who expected a card in the mail is urged to contact the department; see reporting by MyChesCo for more details.
