Mountain View Couple Arrested for Stealing Over 1,500 Pieces of Mail

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Mountain View police have arrested a married San Jose couple on suspicion of mail theft, following a monthslong investigation that led to the discovery of more than 1,500 pieces of stolen mail. The investigation began in January after reports of mail theft from the 500 block of West Middlefield Road. Detectives executed search warrants and recovered the stolen mail, as well as tools and equipment to make fraudulent identification cards.

Why it matters

Mail theft is a serious crime that can lead to identity theft and financial fraud. This case highlights the ongoing problem of mail theft in the Bay Area and the efforts of local law enforcement to crack down on these types of crimes.

The details

The two suspects, a 47-year-old woman and 34-year-old man, were arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Jail. They are facing multiple charges, including burglary, possession of stolen property, criminal conspiracy, forgery, false impersonation, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, as well as mail theft and identity theft with a prior conviction. The female suspect also has an outstanding warrant from the San Francisco Police Department, and the male suspect has a parole violation.

• Since January, Mountain View detectives have been investigating reports of mail theft from the 500 block of West Middlefield Road.
• On Jan. 16, detectives carried out multiple search warrants in the Bay Area that led to the recovery of over 1,500 pieces of stolen mail.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for the two suspects.