How do you stop mailbox thieves?

Here is what you can do to protect your mail from thieves:

1. Use the letter slots inside your Post Office for your mail, or hand it to a letter carrier.
2. Pick up your mail promptly after delivery.
3. Do not leave it in your mailbox overnight.

Who is responsible for USPS mailboxes?

The US Postal Service® does not maintain personal mailboxes: The property owner is responsible for the repair of personal boxes. Contact the local Post Office before erecting, moving or replacing mailboxes and supports.

Does USPS own cluster boxes?

USPS-owned Cluster Box The Postal Service is responsible for providing every customer a compartment lock and three (3) keys to his or her postal-owned Cluster Box Unit (CBU). No key deposits are required and customers may duplicate their keys at no expense to the Postal Service.

What do you do if someone is messing with your mailbox?

If you know of someone who committed an act of mailbox vandalism, report it to the Postal Inspectors. If you see someone actively tampering with a mailbox, immediately report it to the police.

How do you catch someone messing with your mailbox?

Mail theft is a federal offense, and the USPS takes it seriously. You can contact them and file a complaint online with this link. You can also call them toll-free from anywhere in the U.S. at 1-877-876-2455. To a mailbox thief, the outgoing mail flag is literally a red flag saying, “Here I am, come get me.”

Can you opt out of cluster mailbox?

The group is concerned about a letter the Postal Service recently sent out to some Lane County residents asking them to opt for cluster box units instead of private mailbox delivery. If you don’t sign the letter, it doesn’t happen. The group says once you change, you can’t go back to individual delivery.

What is a cluster mailbox?

Many Postal Service™ customers have centrally located, or cluster, mailboxes that all residents of their apartment, townhouse, condominium, or housing complex use. Using these handy tips and tags will help the Postal Service to provide you with accurate and uninterrupted mail delivery service.

Who provides lock and key service for cluster mailboxes?

The builder or property owner provides lock and key service for cluster mailboxes owned by private entities. If the USPS owns the cluster box, the Postal Service provides every customer a compartment and three keys for the individual unit free of charge.

Should mailboxes be accessed by the postal service?

(Only the Postal Service can access your mailbox.) Customers would benefit from reduced delivery costs, additional flexibility, and the knowledge that their packages are safe. Of course, qualifications may be required to ensure security and that mailboxes are not over-crowded.

What happens if my mailbox is unlocked or unsecured?

It’s against Postal Service policy to deliver mail to unlocked or unsecured mailboxes. We want to protect you by protecting the privacy of your mail. If your mailbox is unsecured, delivery service may be suspended until your box is repaired. In the meantime, you can pick up your mail at your local Post Office™.