Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Mailbox Theft Prevention Tips

Retrieve mail daily.

Sign up for the free U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Informed Delivery service which gives previews of mail and packages scheduled to arrive soon.

Sign up for paperless statements and billing.

Report suspicious activity to the San Antonio Police Department’s (SAPD) non-emergency line at 210-207-7273.

Avoid sharing a key.

When going out of town, request that USPS hold mail.

Use a secure alternative for valued items.



How to Report Mail Theft

Report theft or suspicious activity to the SAPD non-emergency line at 210-207-7273.

Report theft to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) online or at 877-876-2455.

Visit USPS Mailboxes – the Basics for questions on damaged cluster mailboxes.

Check banking and credit activity.