Exclusive | NYC mail thief busted for raiding USPS box in brazen caught-on-video heist: officials
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Ebrahima Bah, a 20-year-old man, was arrested for stealing mail from a USPS relay box in Brooklyn after being caught on video. He took two bags filled with mail and drove off in a sedan driven by an accomplice. Bah allegedly used a stolen key to access the box, highlighting prevalent mail theft issues. He faced multiple charges and was connected to the crime after another unrelated arrest. Authorities emphasize the need to combat mail theft, which is a significant national problem, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens.
Ebrahima Bah, 20, was filmed stealing mail from a USPS box in Brooklyn, using a key allegedly stolen from postal carriers, highlighting the issue of mail theft.
"With the public's help, New York Division postal inspectors were able to send a firm message to others that crimes against the U.S. Mail will never be tolerated," said Ed Gallashaw.
Bah was arrested months later after being linked to the theft through an unrelated arrest, showing how interconnected some criminal activities can be.
Read at New York Post
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