William J. Paige, a former U.S. Postal Service employee, admitted to stealing rare coins and other valuable items from packages over a short period in early 2022. His actions were driven by personal financial difficulties, as he sought to cover expenses. After his guilty plea, prosecutors decided against prison time, recommending instead two years of probation and restitution payments, emphasizing a trend where non-violent offenders may receive leniency in sentencing.
During questioning, Paige revealed that he began his thefts while working at the sales counter, where he had easier access to the parcels. He meticulously stole collector's coins and other contents, then resealed and relabeled the packages in an attempt to mislead recipients, making it seem as if there had been a shipping error rather than theft. This pattern of theft over the course of January and February amounted to over $5,800 in stolen goods.
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