Chicago mail thefts : Authorities offer $200K in total rewards in search for suspects

CHICAGO - The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) has announced hefty rewards in the search for two mail theft suspects in Chicago.

Chicago Mail Thefts

What we know:

Two men are accused of stealing mail from residential buildings throughout the city.

Now, USPIS is offering rewards of up to $100,000 for each suspect for information that leads to their arrest and conviction.

The first suspect is described as a Black man in his late 20s or early 30s, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a medium complexion, medium build, and shoulder-length dreadlocks.

The second suspect is a Black man in his 20s, with a slight build, a medium complexion, and a height between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 8 inches.

What we don't know:

Officials have not disclosed specific details on the number of mail theft incidents or the methods used by the suspects, or where exactly the thefts occurred.

What's next:

Authorities emphasize that members of the public should not attempt to apprehend the suspects themselves.

Instead, anyone with information is urged to contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455.