Folsom Man Arrested for Neighborhood Mailbox Theft

Christopher Palma found with stolen mail, forged keys after early morning incident.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Folsom police arrested Christopher Palma of Sacramento early Friday morning after he allegedly stole mail from a community cluster mailbox in the Horseshoe Glen Circle neighborhood. Palma, who was on felony probation, was found in possession of a bag containing stolen mail, loose mail with personally identifying information, and suspected forged cluster mailbox keys.

Why it matters

Mail theft is a serious crime that can lead to identity theft and financial fraud. This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and prompt reporting of suspicious activity to help law enforcement address these issues.

The details

Just before 3:30 a.m. on Feb. 6, officers responded to reports of a person taking mail from a cluster mailbox. Upon arrival, the mailbox was found unlocked, open, and empty. Officers later located Palma, who matched the description provided by the reporting party. Palma was found in possession of a bag containing stolen mail, loose mail with personally identifying information, and suspected forged cluster mailbox keys.

  • On February 6, 2026, officers responded to reports of mail theft around 3:30 a.m.

The players

Christopher Palma

A Sacramento resident who was arrested for the mail theft and found in possession of stolen mail and suspected forged mailbox keys. Palma was on felony probation for previous offenses including possession of counterfeit items, identity theft, and grand theft.

Folsom Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the report of mail theft, arrested Palma, and is investigating the incident.

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What they’re saying

“The Folsom Police Department commended its officers for their professionalism and thanked the community member who reported the suspicious activity.”

— Folsom Police Department (abc10.com)

What’s next

Police obtained the license plate of a black Audi sedan seen fleeing the neighborhood at a high rate of speed and are investigating to identify the driver.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of community vigilance and prompt reporting of suspicious activity to help law enforcement address mail theft and related crimes that can lead to identity theft and financial fraud.