Former USPS Clerk Admits Stealing $100K in Sports Memorabilia

Shelby Dozier, a 34-year-old former U.S. Postal Service sorting clerk from the Bronx, pleaded guilty to stealing over $100,000 worth of sports memorabilia while employed at the Clifton Main Post Office in New Jersey. Hired in August 2022, he admitted to pilfering at least 10 parcels containing valuable trading cards and sports memorabilia destined for a consignment auction house, which he then sold for personal profit. Prosecutors revealed that the stolen items included collectibles featuring sports legends like Michael Jordan and Mickey Mantle. As part of his plea deal, Dozier agreed to pay restitution amounting to $108,692.49 and faces up to five years in prison when sentenced on April 22, 2025. An investigation by postal inspectors revealed that Dozier had been seen with opened parcels and had communicated with buyers of the stolen goods. The case underscores ongoing issues of theft within postal services, prompting calls for stricter oversight.