Hatboro police are urging residents to review their financial accounts after a mail carrier allegedly stole a local resident’s credit card and used it to make thousands of dollars in purchases.
According to police, the suspect, Rashuan McCall, 32, of Philadelphia, has been charged with access device fraud and identity theft.
Neighbors expressed concern after learning the suspect worked as a mail carrier. It’s alarming because he was a letter carrier, and we rely on them to carry our mail safely,” said neighbor Lori Colibraro.
According to detectives, the theft took place in early July from a resident on Edward Road. “We had a resident in Hatboro come in to report fraud on a Home Depot credit card she expected in the mail but never received,” said Detective Sgt. Conner Dilks.
Police say video footage shows McCall spending over $4,000 at a Home Depot in Philadelphia’s Somerton area. Dilks stated that investigators soon identified the suspect. It was shocking since we rarely encounter people who are so blatant, and when we were able to rapidly connect the dots, it was a relief.”
Based on the investigation, investigators believe the case is not isolated. According to the US Postal Service, McCall has worked as a city carrier assistant at the Hatboro location since January.
Neighbors have reported more caution while handling mail. It wasn’t our regular postal courier; it was a substitute. “We are so grateful for that, and we are just checking our credit scores,” said neighbor Meena Knoebel. “I told the kids because they get a lot of credit card mail and just keep track of the accounts.”
According to court documents, McCall has prior convictions for stealing a financial institution and simple assault. “It makes you wonder how he became a mail carrier,” Knoebel explained.
The USPS stated that it does not comment on administrative actions. Some people expressed anticipation for improved employment practices. “Just that they screen the letter carriers better,” Colibraro explained. “They’re looking into their past and making sure they don’t have any criminal history.”
Police continue to urge residents to report any suspicious activities. The victim informed police she is currently working with her credit card provider to settle the fraudulent charges and recommended using the Postal Service’s free Informed Delivery service, which offers photos of incoming mail.
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