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UPDATE:

APD 4th shift PACE officers continued investigation into the suspected white SUV involved in mail thefts in the City View area.  Officers located the vehicle in a driveway in the 800 block of S Alabama. Upon checking the license plate, the vehicle had been reported stolen on 2-7-16. Officers then spoke with the occupants of the residence, one who turned out to be the owner of the SUV. He advised the vehicle was stolen on Sunday but he recovered it in the area of 41st and Ross. He advised he did not contact police until the next day when reported he located his stolen vehicle. Officers recovered various pieces of bulk mail and one package belonging to residents of the City View neighborhood. The owner stated he discarded other mail items in a trash can in west Amarillo. Officers went to this location and recovered numerous pieces of mail belonging to residents of the City View area, Tradewinds area, and county residents. The mail was picked up and booked as evidence. US Postal Inspectors were informed of the findings and are assisting in the investigation. This incident remains under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time. 

 

Original Release

On 2-9-16 APD was called to a mail theft in the City View area. It has been reported that several mail thefts have occurred in the area, however only one police report has been made at this time. There is a video showing what appears to be a light colored SUV pulling up to a mail box during the night time hours and taking mail out of the box. One witness reports that the vehicle may be occupied by two females. If you have been a victim of mail theft call the Amarillo Police Department at 378-3038. If anyone has any other information on this incident call Crime Stoppers at 374-4400 or tips can be submitted online at amapolice.org. The Crime Prevention Unit reminds citizens to try and gather their mail out of their mailbox as quickly as possible after it is delivered. If you are going to be out of town it is recommended that you put a hold on your mail online or at the Post Office or have a neighbor/ friend that you trust collect your mail. Outgoing mail should only be dropped off at a post office and never be placed in your mail box for a mail carrier to pick up.