$50K reward offered for information on man suspected of robbing USPS mail carrier
Postal inspector outlines security changes to protect carriers
New security changes are on the way to address thieves targeting postal workers. Many are concerned the crime could pick up as holiday mail ramps up. FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez reports from the U.S. Postal facility in Capitol Heights, Maryland.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - A USPS mail carrier was robbed on Wednesday and a reward of $50,000 is being offered for information.
The robbery took place around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning at 1215 East West Highway in Silver Spring.
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The letter carrier did not sustain any injuries.
Officials say the suspect is described as a Black man in his late 20s approximately 5'10" of average build. He was wearing a black shirt, black pants and black and white Puma shoes and carrying an orange jacket.
He fled in a red car, possibly a Jeep Cherokee or Jeep Compass.
Officials warn individuals should take no action to apprehend the suspect. If you have any information, contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455.