KATY, Texas – Thieves have been busy in the Seven Meadows neighborhood.

Residents said several packages have been stolen over the past two weeks forcing the U.S. Postal Service to suspend package delivery for a short time.

Ada Paz said the recent thefts are troubling.

“It’s very bad because we buy something for the kids or some important things, and well, right now, what’s happening is, they’re stealing the things,” Paz said.

How is the United States Postal Inspection Service responding

“Package delivery was temporarily suspended due to issues with a neighborhood delivery and collection box. Postal Inspectors are investigating the incident. The USPS resumed package delivery to the neighborhood.

“As we begin our transition into the holiday season, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service recommends having parcels delivered to an address where someone will be able to receive it.” More at Click 2 Houston