Miami Springs resident shared the following Ring Camera video of a strange man (attempting to obscure his face) checking the mail at this home on South Drive near Royal Poinciana Boulevard.
The scary thing is that this is the second time of what appears to be the same man doing the same thing on the same day of the month. You see, last month, we captured the man checking the mail on the 17th of January at about 1am.
This month, the man did the same thing on the 17th of the month at about 12:49 am. In both cases, the man attempts to obscure his face with clothing. However, unlike last month where the man runs away, this month he nonchalantly walks up to the mailbox and then walks away.
As we reported last month, the Miami Springs resident had 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 and Royal Poinciana Boulevard? 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 at 305.888.9711.
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
