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Chicago apartment mailroom theft: two arrests announced

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The Postal Inspection Service said a joint operation with Chicago police led to two arrests on April 6, 2026, after a tip about thefts from an apartment building mailroom. Investigators reported finding stolen mail and tools associated with the entry. The agency said burglary charges were filed.

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