Crime & Safety

Reported Mail Theft Investigated In Bethesda, Silver Spring

Montgomery County Police are warning residents against using the blue collection boxes outside of post offices.

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Montgomery County Police officers are recommending that residents use the indoor collection bins at post offices, instead of the blue bins outside.
Montgomery County Police officers are recommending that residents use the indoor collection bins at post offices, instead of the blue bins outside. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

BETHESDA, MD — Authorities are investigating recent reports of mail theft from United States Postal Services boxes in Bethesda and Silver Spring.

Suspects have targeted outdoor collection boxes and are looking for outgoing checks, Montgomery County Police said in a message shared on its Twitter account.

Offices are recommending that residents use indoor collection boxes and avoid dropping mail in the blue boxes outside of the post office.

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