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Postal worker robbed in Chicago suburbs amid crime crackdown
A reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the suspects – who are considered armed and dangerous. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
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A reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the suspects – who are considered armed and dangerous. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
A reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the suspects – who are considered armed and dangerous.
Police said a robber in a hooded sweatshirt and ski mask pointed a gun at the postal workers and stole their mail.
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Investigators say the robbers got away in a silver Hyundai sedan.
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The carrier was robbed on May 19 around 3:11 p.m., in the 1000 block of North Hamlin Avenue.
We have been reporting on crimes against postal carriers for months
Thieves often target carriers for their arrow keys - which they use to steal mail.
Two distribution centers in the Chicago area are looking for equipment and maintenance mechanics.
Two distribution centers in the Chicago area are looking for equipment and maintenance mechanics.
Many times, stolen mail comes out of a mail collection box because someone has access to the arrow key that gets them inside.
Customers are asked to leave bags containing non-perishable food items next to their mail boxes on Saturday.
If you're looking for a job, the united states postal service might be looking for you.
They're looking to fill a variety of positions across their Chicago and suburban locations.
They're looking to fill a variety of positions across their Chicago and suburban locations.
Durbin also wants to know why a rapid alert system to notify carriers if a crime was committed near their routes was discontinued in 2021.
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A surveillance photo shows the suspects walking in an alley.
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