Union wants to see Postal Police back on street after more mail carriers are robbed in Chicago area
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
Andrea Fulgham reached out to CBS 2, frustrated with the U.S. Postal Service for holding her mail with no real explanation. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza is always investigating and got to the bottom of it.
Gustavo Balleza is set to be charged with 13 felony counts of burglary.
The robbery occurred at 12:28 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in the area of 925 N. Francisco Ave.
The robberies both happened on the city's West Side.
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More and more postal workers have been targeted in crimes - robbed at gunpoint, pistol whipped, and even shot. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Workers told CBS 2’s Tara Molina on Friday that enough still is not being done to protect them.
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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Those who might have been affected were asked to monitor their financial accounts or credit profiles for fraudulent activity.
Protecting the mail is the U.S. Postal Inspectors' (USPIS) job. The agency's data shows it hasn't made a dent in investigating or arresting those accused of mail theft in the past few years.
Investigators say the robbers got away in a silver Hyundai sedan.
The United States Postal Inspection Service said the robbery happened on June 23 around 2:15 p.m. near the intersection of South Seeley and West 99th Street.
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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.
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Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said the deadly attack on Bourbon Street—and the way a pickup truck was used—has police departments reviewing their measures.
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The fire appeared to be burning on the 12th floor of the building. Both smoke and flames could be seen coming from at least one unit.
She appeared to have suffered trauma to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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