Wauwatosa Bride-to-Be Warns of USPS Drop Box Theft After Invites, Check Vanish

Brittany Voigts lost over 100 wedding invitations and a rent check after mailing them from a local USPS drop box.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:19pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a USPS collection box, its metal surface and lock mechanism sharply illuminated by a harsh, direct camera flash, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually illustrates the issue of mail theft from public drop boxes.A USPS drop box that has become a target for mail thieves, exposing vulnerabilities in the postal system.Wauwatosa Today

A Wauwatosa bride-to-be, Brittany Voigts, is warning others after more than 100 of her wedding invitations and a rent check disappeared after she dropped them in a local U.S. Postal Service mailbox. Voigts and her family reached out to the postal service and police, who confirmed an ongoing investigation into missing or stolen mail from public drop-off boxes in the area.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing problem of mail theft from USPS drop boxes, which can have serious consequences for individuals and businesses relying on the mail system. It raises questions about the security of public mail collection points and the need for improved safeguards to protect sensitive items like checks and important correspondence.

The details

Voigts dropped the mail at a USPS drop box near 63rd and Lloyd in Wauwatosa. After a month passed with no RSVPs and no returned mail, she realized there was an issue. Voigts' mother, Debbie Voigts, reached out to the postal service and was told that some mailboxes had been tampered with and advised not to use them. A rent check from the Voigts also disappeared and never made it to their landlord.

  • Brittany Voigts dropped the mail at the USPS drop box in early March 2026.
  • After a month passed with no responses, Voigts realized the invitations had not been delivered.

The players

Brittany Voigts

A Wauwatosa bride-to-be who lost over 100 wedding invitations and a rent check after mailing them from a local USPS drop box.

Debbie Voigts

Brittany Voigts' mother, who reached out to the postal service after the invitations and check went missing.

Wauwatosa Police Department

The local police department that is investigating the incidents of missing or stolen mail from public drop-off boxes in the area.

U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

The federal agency responsible for mail delivery, which is also investigating the ongoing issue of mail theft from public collection boxes.

Spencer Block

A postal inspector and public information officer in Chicago, who commented on the incident as part of an ongoing investigation.

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What they’re saying

“They're looking for money or checks in the mail, so and she said it was all of Tosa.”

— Debbie Voigts, Brittany Voigts' mother

“Drop it off directly at the post office and make that extra step to physically give it to somebody.”

— Brittany Voigts, Wauwatosa bride-to-be

What’s next

The Wauwatosa Police Department and USPS are continuing their investigation into the incidents of missing or stolen mail from public drop-off boxes in the area. Residents are advised to use secure options, such as handing mail directly to a postal worker or mailing items from inside a post office, especially for sensitive items like checks.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing problem of mail theft from USPS drop boxes, which can have serious consequences for individuals and businesses. It underscores the need for improved security measures and public awareness to protect the integrity of the mail system, especially for important correspondence and financial transactions.