Suspected Mailbox Pirate Found With Duct Tape, Rat-Trap Glue: Police

NAPA VALLEY, CA — Police following up on a report said they found a BMW in American Canyon with opened mail addressed to multiple recipients, none of which belonged to the man in the car.

American Canyon police found the BMW Sunday near mailboxes at the Crawford Way post office.

The car was occupied by Dario Flores-Perez, 43, of Los Angeles, on probation for identity theft, according to a news release on social media. Inside, officers found a homemade “fishing” device made with duct tape and rat-trap glue that could be used to pull mail from mailboxes, along with opened envelopes, IDs, and checks that didn't belong to Flores-Perez, as well as methamphetamine.

Police arrested Flores-Perez on suspicion of identity theft, possession of stolen property, and possession of a controlled substance. He is currently in the Napa County Department of Corrections.