A local Miami Springs resident shared this video of a creepy masked man in Miami Springs checking for mail at 1 A.M. in the morning.
The incident occurred on Saturday, January 17th at approximately 1:06 AM at a residential home on South Drive.
The Miami Springs resident shared the following statement:
“I woke around 1 am to an alert on my ring doorbell. The camera captured a masked person hoping to steal mail from my empty mailbox. I called the Miami Springs police immediately! Within minutes, they were at my door! If you recognize this person, please contact the Miami Springs Police Department.”
Can you identify this man?
Do you know the man in the pictures above? If so, please contact the Miami Springs Police at 305.888.9711. Let’s keep Miami Springs safe.
Check your cameras!
Has your mail gone missing? Do you live near South Drive? Did your cameras capture this man walking or running along South Drive?
If you have video, you can share with us or with the Miami Springs Police Department. If you have mail missing, please contact the Miami Springs Police.
Federal Crime
In the United States, anything involving someone else’s mailbox or mail is taken very seriously because it’s governed primarily by federal law, not just state law.
🚫 Checking or Opening Someone Else’s Mailbox (Without Stealing)
Even opening, accessing, or removing mail from a mailbox that is not yours (and without permission) is generally illegal.
Relevant federal laws:
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18 U.S.C. § 1703 – Obstruction of mail
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USPS regulations – Mailboxes are considered federal property once mail is inside them.
⚠️ Key point:
A mailbox is only for the USPS and the intended recipient. Even “just checking” or opening it out of curiosity can be a violation.
📬 Stealing Mail (Mail Theft)
This is a federal felony.
18 U.S.C. § 1708 – Theft or receipt of stolen mail
Includes:
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Taking mail from a mailbox
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Stealing packages, letters, checks, or documents
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Possessing stolen mail
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Stealing mail to obtain personal or financial information
Penalties:
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Up to 5 years in federal prison
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Fines
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Restitution to victims
Mail theft is often prosecuted more aggressively if it involves:
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Checks or credit cards
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Identity theft or fraud
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Repeated offenses
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Multiple victims
