KARNES CITY, TX — Postmaster Jimmy Loya encourages postal customers depositing mail in blue collection boxes after the posted last collection time of the day or on weekends and holidays to use the collection slot inside the Post Office lobby to ensure their mail is safe and secure.  This advisory follows a recent incident where a blue collection box was broken into overnight and some mail deposited in the box after hours is believed to have been stolen.

“I want to strongly encourage customers depositing mail after hours to place their mail in the collection slot located inside the Post Office lobby,” advised Loya, adding, “The collection slot inside Karnes City Post Office lobby is accessible 24 hours a day.”

Customers who have concerns about mail theft issues can go to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service website: https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/#  or may call 1-877-876-2455.

A complete list of Post Offices in your local area can be found online at www.usps.com.  Customers may also call 1-800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777) to find nearby Post Office locations or obtain other Postal Service information.

Postal customers are reminded the Post Office is always open at www.usps.com.

The U.S Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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