: Contact your local police department to create an official record, which is often required for insurance or bank claims.
: If you suspect a postal worker of tampering with or stealing mail, report it to the USPS Office of Inspector General. stealing
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: Inform the merchant or sender. They may offer a refund or a redelivery. ### Reporting Specific Incidents stealing