Former USPS Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $100,000 in Sports Memorabilia

A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee has admitted to stealing over $100,000 worth of sports memorabilia while working as a mail sorting clerk, federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday. The case highlights growing concerns over internal mail theft within the postal system.

Mail Theft Investigation and Charges

Shelby Dozier, a 34-year-old resident of the Bronx, was employed at the main post office in Clifton, New Jersey, starting in August 2022. Shortly after his hiring, packages sent to a nearby consignment auction house began disappearing. According to court records, Dozier was found to have stolen at least 10 parcels containing trading cards and valuable sports memorabilia between September and December 2022.

Authorities tracked the missing shipments and identified Dozier as the culprit, leading to a federal investigation. As part of his plea agreement, Dozier will be required to reimburse victims a total of $108,692.49. He is scheduled for sentencing on April 22 and faces up to five years in prison for his crimes.

Rising Trend of Mail Theft in USPS

A recent federal oversight report has revealed that mail theft is becoming increasingly common within USPS. The Office of the Inspector General has reported that criminal organizations are targeting postal employees to facilitate narcotics distribution and financial fraud, including check theft.

A notable case in Milwaukee exposed an employee who confessed to stealing more than 1,200 pieces of mail. These incidents have raised concerns over security lapses and the need for stricter monitoring within the postal system.

Consumer Protection and Reporting Mail Theft

Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant about mail security and to report any suspected theft. Individuals who experience missing packages or suspect fraudulent activities involving the postal service can report incidents to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

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