A mail carrier was working in a Detroit neighborhood last Tuesday when thieves targeted her without her knowledge.
At 2:21 p.m., a masked suspect held the mail carrier at gunpoint, demanding the postal keys and her phone before fleeing in a black sedan.
Surveillance video shows postal worker robbed at gunpoint
Resident DelShon Hall expressed shock at the incident, emphasizing the need for caution in the area.
The USPS denied requests for an interview with the mail carrier due to the ongoing investigation but shared a reward poster offering up to $150,000 for information leading to the suspect’s arrest.
Sandy Laemmel, president of Branch 1 for the National Association of Letter Carriers, commented on the life-changing impact of such incidents and revealed two similar occurrences last week, one in Midtown Detroit.
Laemmel highlighted the rise in assaults on mail carriers nationwide and emphasized the importance of public vigilance and reporting suspicious activities to law enforcement.
Detective Lt. Frank Canning from the Taylor Police Department expressed concern over the brazen daytime robberies aimed at mail carriers, emphasizing the potential risks associated with stolen mailbox keys.
Law enforcement is urging the public to remain cautious, reporting any suspicious behavior to help prevent such incidents. If you have information on this incident, please call 911 immediately.
This article was originally published by Faraz Javed on Scripps News Detroit.
