San Diego 'Bonnie And Clyde' Admit To $150K Mailbox Heist Spree

Couple pleaded guilty to stealing mail, altering checks, and opening fraudulent bank accounts across San Diego.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:08pm

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An extreme close-up of a crumpled, torn envelope with a faint postmark, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the evidence from a mail theft investigation.A harsh, gritty close-up of evidence from a years-long mail theft scheme that targeted San Diego neighborhoods and post offices.San Diego Today

A San Diego couple, David Anthony Burge and Kyrsten Renee Bospflug, have admitted to running a years-long mail theft operation that targeted a local post office and apartment complexes across the city, netting over $150,000 in a two-year scheme. The pair pleaded guilty to charges tied to stealing mail, personal documents, and altering checks, then funneling the money into bank accounts they controlled.

Why it matters

Mail theft and check fraud are serious crimes that can have devastating impacts on victims, exposing them to identity theft, financial losses, and credit damage. This case highlights the need for vigilance around securing mailboxes and personal information, as well as the importance of reporting any suspected mail theft to the Postal Inspection Service.

The details

According to prosecutors, the defendants targeted the Bonita Post Office and multiple apartment complexes across San Diego, gathering victims' personal information and then impersonating them at banks to open fraudulent accounts. The scheme ultimately brought in over $150,000 before the couple was caught. Postal investigators say thieves often target cluster mailboxes and PO boxes, using stolen or counterfeit postal keys to access envelopes containing checks and sensitive documents.

  • The thefts occurred over a roughly two-year period.
  • The defendants pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
  • The pair are scheduled to be sentenced in June 2026.

The players

David Anthony Burge

A 33-year-old San Diego resident who pleaded guilty to charges related to the mail theft and fraud scheme.

Kyrsten Renee Bospflug

A 36-year-old San Diego resident who pleaded guilty to charges related to the mail theft and fraud scheme.

Postal Inspection Service

The federal law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service, which investigates mail theft and fraud cases.

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What they’re saying

“Mail theft and check fraud are serious crimes that can have devastating impacts on victims, exposing them to identity theft, financial losses, and credit damage.”

— Postal Inspection Service

What’s next

The defendants are awaiting their June 2026 sentencing date in federal court. In the meantime, officials are urging anyone who thinks they may have been caught up in the scheme or any similar mail theft to contact the Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455, then notify their bank and local police.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for increased security measures around mailboxes and personal information, as well as the importance of reporting any suspected mail theft to the proper authorities. It also underscores the significant financial and personal impacts that mail theft and fraud can have on victims.