Chicago police warn thieves targeting mail trucks in the Loop

CHICAGO - There have been at least two reports of thieves targeting U.S, Postal Service vehicles in the Loop this week. 

Police say two-four Black men took containers of mail and packages from at two different locations in downtown Chicago. 

The thefts happened at the following times and locations. 

• 70 Block of W. Monroe St. on December 1, 2022 at 2:15 pm.
• 1300 Block of S. Michigan Ave. on December 1, 2022 at 2:26 pm.

The men were wearing dark clothing. 

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Police say there are things you can do to curb thefts: 

• Report suspicious activity immediately
• Keep doors and windows secured
• If video surveillance is available, save and make a copy of the incident for investigating detectives
• If you are a victim do not touch anything, call police immediately
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request contact information