SACRAMENTO — It’s a crime that can happen anywhere and to any neighborhood.

Mailbox vandalism was the topic Thursday evening at a town hall meeting in South Sacramento.

Community members were joined by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Federal Trade Commission, local lawmakers and police.

“Mail theft is a federal crime, and we want people to report this,” said Postal Inspector William Zemblidge.”

Thieves are breaking into mailboxes and taking what’s inside, which can lead to a whole host of other crimes including robbery and identity theft. Read more