Dec 10, 2019

Police find mail taken from boxes at 7 Kansas homes

Posted Dec 10, 2019 9:00 AM

COWLEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are seeking any leads about several mail thefts that apparently occurred during the weekend in southwest Arkansas City.


Just after 4a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to the 1200 block of South Sixth Street for a report of mail lying in the roadway, according to a media release.


They found numerous pieces of mail belong to area residents at that location. Further investigation determined mail had been removed from mailboxes at seven area houses and some of the mail had been opened, as well.


Arkansas City residents are encouraged to check the mail daily and report any suspicious activity. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Arkansas City Police Department at (620) 441-4444.