Stealing

If you suspect you are a victim of mail or package theft, follow these steps immediately:

: Call emergency services immediately if you see a theft in progress. stealing

Mail and package theft (often called "porch piracy") is a serious crime that has seen a recent uptick in reports, particularly involving stolen checks and gift cards. Recent incidents as of April 2026 include arrests for large-scale mail theft using master keys in Davie and ongoing investigations into stolen checks in Mission Bend. If you suspect you are a victim of

: Contact your local police department to create an official record, which is often required for insurance or bank claims. : Contact your local police department to create

: Report the theft to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) or call 1-877-876-2455.

: If you suspect a postal worker of tampering with or stealing mail, report it to the USPS Office of Inspector General.

: If a package is simply late, you can start a Missing Mail Search through USPS seven days after the shipping date. Prevention Tips