Franconia Police Issue Warning After ‘Significant Increase’ in Mail Theft Across the Area

Franconia Township Police have issued a warning to residents regarding a “significant increase” in reported thefts from residential and curbside mailboxes across the area.

Police said thieves are targeting outgoing mail as indicated by a raised flag on the mailbox. They added they’ve also received reports of stolen checks from incoming mail, as well as from U.S. Postal Service curbside drop boxes.

To combat the thefts, police are recommending the following:

• Deposit outgoing mail at indoor post office boxes
• Retrieve incoming mail from the mailbox as soon as possible after delivery
• If you are away or delayed, ask a trusted person or neighbor to retrieve your mail
• Anticipate delivery of checks or credit cards, and contact the senders if you believe the delivery is past due
• Immediately report to police any suspicious activity, missing items, or unusual activity on financial statements

Franconia Township Police can be contacted via phone at 215-723-6777 or via email at [email protected].

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