Rising Mail Theft Worries Pittsburgh Letter Carriers

A surge in mail theft using arrow keys is causing concern for letter carriers in Pittsburgh. Thieves are using these keys, available on the dark web for thousands of dollars, to open collection boxes in specific zip codes. The Postal Service plans to replace arrow keys with electronic locks and install high-security blue collection boxes in high-risk areas. Consumers are advised to take mail inside a post office whenever possible, and legislation has been proposed to expand the authority of postal inspectors to keep letter carriers safe.