Mailman Accused of Stealing Identities

February 11th, 2009 Rob Douglas

A mail carrier in San Diego County is accused of stealing dozens of gift cards, debit cards and Social Security documents sent through the mail.The Sheriff’s Department said Monday that Allen Pitman is suspected of stealing the mail over the last four years while working for the U.S. Postal Service in Santee.

Sheriff’s Sgt. Tom Poulin says deputies found 30 gift cards, stolen mail, debit cards and money when Pitman was arrested after he finished his route Wednesday. Poulin says detectives also found Social Security documents and W-2 wage and tax statements at Pitman’s home.

See the full report at sfgate.com.

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