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Clive residents warned their mail may have been stolen from a drop box

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December 18th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Clive, Iowa) – Police in Clive took to social media, Tuesday, to warn anyone who may have dropped-off mail at the West Suburban Post Office in Clive Sunday night into Monday morning, will want to follow up with the addressee. Authorities said a mail dropbox was vandalized, and mail was stolen. The incident happened sometime between 5:30-p.m. Saturday and 7-a.m. Monday, when employees got to work.

Police are working with Postal Service inspectors and local businesses to find the person responsible. If you think your mail has been stolen, you’re asked to contact Clive Police.

Theft or possession of stolen mail is a federal offense punishable by a $250,000 fine and five years in Federal Prison.