Post Office Mailbox Cut Open In Frankfort: Police

FRANKFORT, IL — A drop-off mailbox in front of the post office, 21201 S. Elsner Road, was cut open early Monday, Frankfort Police said in a release.

At 1:25 a.m. Monday, police responded to a loud noise complaint near Elsner Road and Brookridge Drive. It was discovered that a tool was used to cut open the drop-off mailbox, police said.

If you used this mailbox on Saturday after 5 p.m., there is a potential that any information left in the box is compromised, police said.

"We encourage those who may be affected by this to monitor financial accounts and credit profiles for any fraudulent activity," police said. "Consider stopping by the Frankfort Police Department to pick up an identity theft information packet for additional resources and information."

Police said the case is under investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Office.