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September 24, 2020 |
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Stolen mail found dumped as thieves target mailboxes
By Brooks Jarosz
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Mail theft is also punishable by up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. But prosecutions have hit a record low.
Data analyzed by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University shows a 41% reduction in prosecutions for postal crimes compared to 10 years ago. The Postal Inspection Service did not immediately respond to questions as to why.
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Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, Syracuse University
Copyright 2020
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