ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a crime that seems to be happening more and more. Thieves are breaking into mailboxes and swiping people’s mail.

It turns out the crime itself may be getting easier and easier. Some people, like Rio Rancho resident Steve Dorney, are starting to wonder how safe his community mailbox is.

“Well, typically you usually have junk mail, you always have something in the mail. I’ve had nothing for the past three days,” said Dorney.

An arrest made this week might explain that. Police say 36-year-old Jeremy Lara was caught stealing mail from this very neighborhood. Read more