Rampant Attacks on San Francisco Mail Carriers Spark Urgent Action

Two mail carriers in San Francisco were assaulted by robbers who stole mailbox keys and mail, prompting federal officials to triple the reward for information leading to arrests related to mail carrier assaults to $150,000. The attacks occurred in the Mission District, and the suspects fled in a gray sedan. No arrests have been made yet. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is actively investigating these incidents and warns that the penalties for such crimes can be severe.