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Middleton Police Department
Friday January 20th, 2023 :: 10:54 a.m. CST

Advisory

CRIME ALERT: Theft of mail

Middleton Police obtained this image from surveillance video from the overnight hours on January 15, 2023 at a local businesses in the industrial park.  The passenger in this vehicle got out and took mail from the mailbox and left.  He is described as a white male wearing a North Face jacket and shorts. 

If you recognize this vehicle or know anything about this crime, please contact Middleton Police at 608-824-7300 or Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or on the web at P3TIPS.com.  Please mention Middleton Police Department case # MI23000939.
 
The Middleton Police Department has seen an increase of mail being taken from businesses in the industrial park.  It appears suspects are looking for checks to steal, forge and cash.  We would like to remind business owners to follow some of these tips to help protect themselves:

  • Promptly pick up mail
  • Deposit mail close to pick up time
  • Try different payment methods with your vendors or  customers instead of checks or cash through the mail
  • Arrange for mail pick up or use a P.O. Box
  • Hold mail on days that your business is not open
You can also follow some of these tips from the United States Postal Inspection Service: https://www.uspis.gov/tips-prevention/mail-theft
 

Address/Location
Middleton Police Department
7341 Donna Dr
Middleton, WI 53562

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-824-7300

Detective Lieutenant Darrin Zimmerman
Investigative Services Bureau
[email protected]
608-824-7300

Fairway Pl & Parview Rd
Middleton, WI 53562

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