He then reached into the carrier’s mail satchel and grabbed the key, which was secured with a brass chain around the worker’s belt, officials said.

Chicago police said a man has been charged after using an arrow key to steal from a USPS mailbox in the West Loop.

Postal Service replacing universal mail keys WASHINGTON - The U.S. Postal Service has announced a new measure to keep mail carriers safe. The number of letter carrier robberies is on the rise ...