MAIL THEFT - Reporting and Prevention Tools

With Mail Theft on the rise, here are some reporting and prevention tools.

Losses are charted by the Postal Inspection Service to identify problem areas and assist Inspectors in tracking down thieves. Report suspected mail losses to Postal Inspectors by calling 877-876-2455 or at www.uspis.gov.

Informed Delivery by USPS

See Photos of Your Mail Before It Arrives, Free

• Get Daily Digest emails that preview your mail and packages scheduled to arrive soon.
• See images of your incoming letter-sized mail (grayscale, address side only).¹
• Track and manage your packages in one convenient place.

https://www.usps.com/manage/informed-delivery.htm

• Reporting Mail Theft •

To submit a report for theft of letter mail or a package without a Tracking Number:

https://emailus.usps.com/s/daily-mail-delivery-inquiry?_gl=1*16uw8b4*_gcl_au*OTQzMDczNjg4LjE3MTA0Njg3NTM.*_ga*MjA5NjEyMjI3Ni4xNzEwNDY4NzUz*_ga_3NXP3C8S9V*MTcxMjcxMjgyNS4yLjEuMTcxMjcxMzM3MC4wLjAuMA..

• Notify your local police.
• Place your mail on hold if needed, until you repair or replace your box.
• Report mail theft by following the instructions under "Report Mail Theft", above. 

Placing Mail Delivery on hold -

https://reg.usps.com/login?app=HOLDMAIL&appURL=https%3A%2F%2Fholdmail.usps.com%2Fholdmail%2F&_gl=1*defml3*_gcl_au*OTQzMDczNjg4LjE3MTA0Njg3NTM.*_ga*MjA5NjEyMjI3Ni4xNzEwNDY4NzUz*_ga_3NXP3C8S9V*MTcxMjcxMjgyNS4yLjEuMTcxMjcxMzUzMC4wLjAuMA..

File an online Police Report with LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department -

https://www.lapdonline.org/file-a-police-report/

Notify Crime Stoppers -

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” andfollow the prompts.