Mail Theft

An overflowing mail collection box at a Binghamton post office gave would-be thieves easy access to dozens of envelopes that had been dropped off there.

Some mail reportedly was stolen after someone smashed a window in a U.S. Postal Service vehicle in a Binghamton neighborhood.

If you're dropping holiday gifts like cash or checks in a public mailbox, you should follow some tips to keep your gifts safe from mail thieves.