The Yuba City Police Department (YCPD) reports an increase in mailbox thefts. The thefts that have been reported took place more commonly at night, with thieves using a fabricated key to gain access from the back of the mailbox.

YCPD’s advice on how to protect yourself from would be thieves includes; Daily mail checks, Not leaving mail overnight, Avoid sending checks, cash, or gift cards in the mail, and Signing up for informed delivery with the USPS.