Bexar County deputies are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman suspected of breaking into several community mailboxes on the county’s Northwest side and using a stolen bank card at local businesses. Deputies say the break-ins were reported on Friday, June 19, when multiple mailbox units were forced open and a bank card disappeared, and surveillance footage later reportedly shows a woman using the card. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000 or email [email protected] and reference case 2026 BCSO 013773.
As reported by News4SanAntonio, the sheriff’s office said the stolen card was used at two San Antonio locations, the 8200 block of Highway 151 and the 2200 block of East Evans Road, and that released video and stills show visible tattoos on both of the suspect’s arms. Deputies have circulated those images and are asking residents who recognize the tattoos or the woman’s face to get in touch.
Pattern of cluster-box thefts
The case fits a pattern of cluster-mailbox thefts that local law enforcement and federal postal inspectors have tracked this year, with agencies coordinating to investigate identity-fraud rings and stolen master keys, according to the San Antonio Express-News. Local TV reporting has repeatedly shown surveillance of suspects using forged keys or prying open panels at apartment mail centers, underscoring why deputies say any tip could be crucial. KSAT has also documented multiple similar incidents this spring.
How to report tips and protect yourself
If you recognize the person in the photos or have information about the break-ins, call the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000 and reference case 2026 BCSO 013773. You can also file a report with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service online at mailtheft.uspis.gov. Residents worried about mail security can enroll in USPS Informed Delivery or consider a PO Box while repairs are made; see the USPS Informed Delivery page for details on tracking expected mail pieces and getting alerts.
Hoodline has documented how damaged or vandalized cluster boxes have left tenants without regular delivery and prompted calls for upgraded locks and lighting. Neighbors say quick reporting and neighborhood surveillance footage are often the best leads; see tenants without regular delivery.
