Two Men Arrested for Mailbox Theft and Identity Fraud in Maywood, NJ

Mailbox Theft Incident in Maywood

• 🚨 Two men have been arrested in Maywood, New Jersey, accused of attempting to steal items from a mailbox.
• 📍 The incident occurred at the Maywood post office on West Pleasant Avenue.
• ⚠️ This specific mailbox has been targeted by thieves on three separate occasions within the last 24 days.

Modus Operandi and Targets

• 🔑 Thieves were caught on camera using a mailbox key, a tool typically only accessible to postal workers.
• 📅 Similar key-based thefts occurred on November 14th and previously on October 27th.
• 💰 Authorities believe the suspects were targeting checks and financial documents to commit identity theft and alter checks for fraudulent deposit.

Warning to the Public

• 🏦 Postal inspectors are advising residents who mailed items from this box in recent days to monitor their financial statements closely.
• ✉️ It is recommended to check with financial institutions and any parties involved in sending or receiving checks to ensure no fraudulent activity has occurred.
• ⚖️ Two men from the Bronx were previously arrested for similar crimes on October 27th, facing charges of identity theft and mail fraud.