Teaneck Police Warn Of Thefts From Mailboxes

TEANECK, NJ – After a number of thefts from U.S. Postal mailboxes in Teaneck over the past few months, police issued several safety tips to help residents avoid having their mail stolen.

According to Teaneck police, recent mailbox locations where thefts have been reported include:

• Intersection of Queen Anne Road and the Plaza
• Palisade and Barr Avenue
• Intersection of Sussex Rd & Forest Ave
• In front of 118 Cedar Lane
• In front of 1393 Palisade Ave

If you notice anything suspicious or see evidence of a U.S. Postal mailbox having been tampered with call Teaneck police at 201-837-2600 or the US Postal Inspectors 1-877-876-2455.

Tips to avoid mail theft, according to Teaneck police

• The best way to avoid the headache of stolen mail is to go inside the post office to drop it off or hand it directly to your mail carrier, especially if your mail contains checks.
• Take note of collection times – Deposit mail as close to scheduled pick-up times as possible. After that, mail is not picked up until the next business day, leaving it vulnerable.
• Patrons should also not drop mail in collection boxes over holiday weekends, or on nights before holidays, when it may accumulate. Sunday nights are the most common time for fishing.
• Only use mailboxes that have been retrofitted with anti-theft protections (See the picture below).
• If you are a victim, contact your local Police Department and Postal Inspectors immediately.

Additional tips can be found here.