Mail issues: A look at recent vandalism of Bend mailboxes and mail theft cases – how often, and what to do

Matthew Draxton has a report on NewsChannel 21 at Five

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- NewsChannel 21 reported in mid-October that a cluster mailbox in Tumalo had been pried open and mail stolen, including election ballots, which was then dumped beside a road miles away, on Bend's north end.

This week, Matthew Draxton has spoken with three individuals from different parts of Bend who've had their mailboxes broken into or vandalized. They spoke about their concerns with this happening throughout Bend.

Draxton also spoke with Bend Police about what the recent rates of mail theft are in Bend. He also spoke with the U.S. Postal Service about issues of mail delivery backlog and staffing issues, as well as some advice about how to deter mail theft.

His report will be on NewsChannel 21 at Five.