Chicago, IL – 6/10/26 – Ahmad Salamah, 32, of Harwood Heights, IL, was arraigned June 4, 2026, on three felony counts of burglary. Salamah was arrested after being identified as the suspect responsible for multiple burglary and mail theft incidents in the Chicagoland area beginning in May 2023.

Based on the investigation conducted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Harwood Heights and Summit Police Departments, Salamah was charged by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. Additional charges are possible as the investigation continues.

“This arrest is a statement that mail theft will not be tolerated, and the perpetrators will be brought to justice,” said Nicholas Bucciarelli, inspector in charge of the Chicago Division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. “The Postal Inspection Service will continue to partner with other law enforcement agencies to collectively pursue criminals who victimize postal customers.” The Postal Inspection Service appreciates the assistance of the Harwood Heights and Summit Police Departments in this investigation as well as the continued partnership with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

It is important to note that criminal charges are only allegations against a person. Every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.