NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolSeptember 5, 2026Miami-Dade
Surveillance videos capture mail theft incidents in Broward and Miami-Dade counties
Residents and law enforcement have released surveillance footage showing individuals stealing mail from residential mailboxes in Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, and Miami-Dade. The incidents include the theft of sensitive documents such as a U.S. passport and a certificate of citizenship.
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Mail theft poses a risk to personal identity and security, and residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity to federal postal inspectors or local crime stoppers.
Key Facts
- A Fort Lauderdale resident reported the theft of a U.S. passport and certificate of citizenship from his mailbox on August 28 at approximately 2:10 p.m.
- Surveillance footage in Deerfield Beach captured a woman stealing mail on April 27 at approximately 6:05 a.m.
- Surveillance footage in Miami-Dade County captured a man on a bicycle stealing mail from Parkview Condominiums on July 31 at approximately 2:30 a.m.
- The United States Postal Inspection Service can be contacted at 1-877-876-2455 to report mail theft.
- Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477 (Broward) or 305-471-8477 (Miami-Dade).
Who's Mentioned
locationParkview Condominiums“Location of a mail theft incident in Miami-Dade on July 31.”organizationUnited States Postal Inspection Service“Federal agency responsible for investigating mail theft.”locationFort Lauderdale“Location of the primary incident reported.”organizationCrime Stoppers“Organization accepting anonymous tips regarding criminal activity.”personChristopher Urbina“Resident of Fort Lauderdale whose mail, including a passport and citizenship cer”locationDeerfield Beach“Location of a mail theft incident on April 27.”