🌱 Thieves Target P.O. Boxes + Noble Dispensary Robbed

Good morning, Oklahoma City! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate the New Year, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding of this slight pause in our schedule, and I will be back on Monday with the next edition of the Oklahoma City Daily! Now, here's everything happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 67 Low: 35.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. The U.S. Postal Service faced a string of mail thefts this weekend as suspects broke into four Oklahoma City metro post offices. The thieves pried open customers' P.O. boxes in what postal inspectors believe was a targeted crime spree. Customers who were impacted received a letter warning them to watch their bank accounts for suspicious activity. Inspectors are following leads and asking anyone with information to call 877-876-2455. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
2. A pair of thieves stole $15,000 worth of marijuana from a dispensary in the Oklahoma City metro area. The Noble Police Department says the two suspects used a cinderblock to break into the Twisted Roo Dispensary and make off with the marijuana in a matter of seconds. Cameras then captured the thieves driving off in a dark-colored two-door Acura Integra with a covered license plate. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Noble Police Department. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
3. A plasma donation center in Oklahoma City reported a surge in donors during the holidays. CSL Plasma said they have seen a rush in new donors as the ongoing pandemic and holidays leave more people strapped for cash. However, while donors can earn up to $1,100 depending on the location and promotion, health experts say donors are more likely rushing back to help those in their community living with rare and serious diseases. (KOCO Oklahoma City)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Movie Night At Will Rogers Memorial Museum (7:00 PM)
• Opening Night Finale 5K At Arts Council Oklahoma City (3:00 PM)
• Opening Night 2022 At Arts Council Oklahoma City (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Oklahoma City Fire Department dispatch received nearly 50 calls regarding an odor of natural gas in the area of 29th Street and is currently investigating the area for possible leaks. (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma Children's Theatre is seeking applicants for teachers and assistants for the 2022 Spring Break and Summer Camps. (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma Department of Transportation urged travelers to plan ahead for work zones on I-35 and US-69 in southern Oklahoma this weekend. (Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.