Salem residents report recent mail theft in neighborhoods

Salem-area residents have been experiencing issues of mail theft, reporting break ins of mailboxes for apartments and townhouses, even those with locks.

However, officials say they have not seen a rise in theft in the area or nationally, and have tips for people who are affected by the crime to take precaution and help investigations. 

“Mail theft is one of those things that happens on a relatively regular basis,” said Adam Sale, Postal Inspector for…