Five Former Kansas City USPS Employees Indicted for Stealing 1,400 Mail Parcels

Five former U.S. Postal Service employees from the Robert L. Roberts post office in Kansas City, Kansas, have been federally indicted on charges of conspiracy to steal mail and mail theft, after allegedly pilfering Amazon return packages and other mail for personal use between early 2023 and mid-October 2023. The scheme involved supervisors and managers, who reportedly told staff that the packages were 'trash' and could be taken, resulting in the theft or rifling of approximately 1,384 parcels meant to be returned to Amazon. The investigation uncovered that the stolen items were found in the vehicles and homes of multiple postal employees, and video evidence showed more than 25 employees participating. The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General continues to investigate, while the U.S. Attorney's Office pursues prosecution. Each defendant faces significant penalties, including up to five years in prison for each charge. The case highlights systemic issues at the post office branch and ongoing efforts to address mail theft.