Sacramento Man Arrested for Folsom Mail Theft

Suspect found with stolen mail, personal information, and suspected forged mailbox keys

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 45-year-old Sacramento man was arrested on Friday in connection with the theft of mail from a community cluster mailbox in Folsom, California. Police responded to a 3:30 a.m. report of a person stealing mail and found the mailbox completely emptied. The suspect, identified as Christopher Palma, was on felony probation and allegedly found in possession of stolen mail, personal identifying information, and suspected forged mailbox keys.

Why it matters

Mail theft is a serious crime that can lead to identity theft and financial fraud. This incident highlights the ongoing problem of mail theft in the Sacramento region and the need for vigilant community reporting and law enforcement response to address it.

The details

When officers arrived, they found the community mailbox unlocked and completely emptied of its contents. They later located a suspect matching the description who was on felony probation for offenses including possession of counterfeit items, identity theft, and grand theft. The suspect, Christopher Palma, was allegedly found with a bag of stolen mail, loose mail containing personal identifying information, and suspected forged cluster mailbox keys.

  • The incident was reported to police around 3:30 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2026.
  • Christopher Palma was arrested on the same day, February 10, 2026.

The players

Folsom Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the report of mail theft and made the arrest.

Christopher Palma

A 45-year-old Sacramento resident who was arrested and found in possession of stolen mail, personal identifying information, and suspected forged mailbox keys.

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What they’re saying

“We commend our patrol officers for their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to keeping our community safe.”

— Folsom Police Department (fox40.com)

“We also thank the vigilant community member who reported the suspicious activity.”

— Folsom Police Department (fox40.com)

What’s next

Authorities will conduct a follow-up investigation into the black sedan that was seen speeding away from the neighborhood during the incident.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the importance of community vigilance and reporting suspicious activity to help law enforcement address the ongoing problem of mail theft, which can lead to identity theft and financial fraud. It also underscores the need for continued efforts to combat mail-related crimes in the Sacramento region.