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Yonkers Today
By the People, for the People
Weehawken PD arrests New York couple for multi-state mail theft ring
Couple allegedly conspired with two others to steal mail from 13 different mailboxes across town
Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:49pm
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A damaged mailbox lock serves as a stark reminder of the growing threat of organized mail theft rings that operate across state lines.Yonkers TodayThe Weehawken Police Department arrested a New York couple for their roles in a multi-state mail theft ring after an officer observed one of them stealing from a local mailbox. The couple, Gleona Agaj and Salah Altaweel, were allegedly part of a group of four people conspiring to commit mail theft in exchange for $500 each from the alleged ringleader.
Why it matters
Mail theft is a growing problem across the country, leading to identity theft, financial fraud, and disruption of essential services. This case highlights the coordinated efforts of local law enforcement to crack down on organized mail theft rings that target multiple jurisdictions.
The details
On March 23rd, a Weehawken police officer observed a double-parked vehicle near a mailbox and saw a male suspect run from the mailbox and get into the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped, and the occupants included Agaj, the driver, and Altaweel, the front seat passenger. A search of the vehicle uncovered checks and mail from numerous jurisdictions, as well as tools used for 'mail fishing' - a technique where criminals lower devices into mailboxes to steal mail. Agaj and Altaweel were later arrested when trying to retrieve the impounded vehicle, and Altaweel was found to be in possession of a distribution quantity of Oxycodone.
- On March 23rd, the Weehawken police officer observed the suspicious activity.
- Since January, the department had received multiple reports of mail stolen from 13 different mailboxes around town.
The players
Gleona Agaj
A 22-year-old female from Yonkers, New York who was the driver of the vehicle stopped by police. She was released on a summons complaint.
Salah Altaweel
The front seat passenger of the vehicle, Altaweel is from the Bronx, New York and was found to be in possession of a distribution quantity of Oxycodone. He was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending a pre-trial detention hearing.
Weehawken Police Department
The local law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and made the arrests.
NYPD
The New York Police Department, who Weehawken detectives are working with on the case.
U.S. Postal Police
Federal law enforcement agency that Weehawken detectives are collaborating with on the multi-state mail theft investigation.
What’s next
Weehawken detectives are actively working on pursuing additional charges and are coordinating with the NYPD, U.S. Postal Police, and detectives from the other impacted jurisdictions.
The takeaway
This case highlights the growing problem of organized mail theft rings that target multiple areas, leading to identity theft, financial fraud, and disruption of essential services. It underscores the importance of collaborative law enforcement efforts to crack down on these criminal networks.
