Postal thefts reported locally

In the past several weeks, there have been multiple reports of mail thefts in Whitehall and the surrounding area. Between July 24 and 27 alone, there were three reports of postal thefts made to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

Jeremy Leder, an inspector for the United State Postal Service, recently offered several tips for residents to deter the theft of mail.

Leder said one of the biggest things not to do is leave mail in a box, especially if someone is expecting something of value like a credit card. He said people could put a hold on their mail and pick it up at the post office if the...