$63 Check Stolen From Post Office Mailbox, Altered Cashed For $1.7K, Darien Police Say

A Darien man had a check stolen from the post office mailbox, altered and deposited by an unknown party, police say.

U.S. Post Office, located at 30 Corbin Drive in Darien
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02/19/2019 10:24 a.m.

The complainant stated that he dropped off an outgoing check to the U.S. Post Office at 30 Corbin Drive on Saturday, Jan. 13. The check was written for $63.69.

Monday, Feb. 4, the complainant stated that the check had been altered and deposited in the amount of $1,730 by an individual not known to the victim, according to police.

Those who have any information regarding this crime are urged to contact Darien Police.

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