Marysville post office master keys stolen, used to steal mail

MARYSVILLE — The Marysville Post Office had its master keys stolen, and thieves have been taking mail from group mailboxes and collection boxes in the city, according to city officials.

U.S. Postal Service officials have been notifying residents that the suspected thieves apparently used a 3D printer to create copies of keys, said Gloria Hirashima, the city’s chief administrative officer. The postal service also reportedly told residents they did not have funds to replace all the locks.

Hirashima warned residents to not leave important financial documents in their mailboxes, as they could be stolen. The post office notified Marysville police that “daily thefts” have been occurring from large multi-unit residential mail boxes, as well as blue collection boxes, Hirashima said.

Police have been investigating since Aug. 8, department spokesperson Bridgette Larsen said. Police hadn’t made any arrests related to the thefts, as of Monday, she noted. If anyone has an issue, they can call 911 or the Marysville Police Department’s non-emergency line 425-407-3999.

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