Solebury Township Police are receiving multiple reports of thefts from a residential mailboxes.

It is known that checks issued by the victims was one piece of mail stolen. These checks could be “washed” and altered to steal funds from victims. Which did occur in one reported theft.

We are aware from surrounding law enforcement agencies that thieves are targeting outgoing mail as indicated by a raised flag on the mailbox.

They added they’ve also received reports of stolen checks from incoming mail, as well as from U.S. Postal Service curbside drop boxes.

If you believe you are a victim of mail theft contact STPD at 215-328-8511.

Please review your financial statements for any suspicious activity and contact for bank to cancel any checks that may have been stolen.

To combat the thefts, we are recommending the following:

Deposit outgoing mail at indoor post office boxes

Retrieve incoming mail from the mailbox as soon as possible after delivery If you are away or delayed, ask a trusted person or neighbor to retrieve your mail

Anticipate delivery of checks or credit cards, and contact the senders if you believe the delivery is past due

Immediately report to police any suspicious activity, missing items, or unusual activity on financial statements