Crime & Safety
Postal Impostor Gets Away With Novato Packages Friday
Inspectors also believe the suspect, dressed in a postal uniform, attempted the crime in San Rafael, and has hit two East Bay locations since last Friday.
A woman impersonating a postal worker reportedly walked into the Novato post office Friday, making off with several packages, according to the Marin IJ.
Postal inspectors believe the woman, who was wearing a postal uniform, also attempted the crime at a post office in San Rafael on Friday morning, a spokesman told the Marin IJ.
Both incidents allegedly occurred between 6 and 6:30 a.m, reporting that in Novato, the woman was able to enter through a back door in the loading area.
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Inspectors also believe the suspect has hit two East Bay locations since last Friday, the post office in El Cerrito and the McVittie Annex in Richmond.
A full description has not been obtained of the suspect, who is described as a heavy-set woman.
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The U.S. Postal Service has a standing $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of mail thieves. Anyone with information can call (877) 876-2455.
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