Video captures footage of residential mail theft

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Gardena police have their sights on a mail theft suspect who has been raiding personal mailboxes from residences and apartment complexes alike, a police spokesperson said.

A video surveillance camera recorded footage of a man stealing mail at an apartment complex April 3, police said.

The man was described as a Hispanic adult, wearing a blue L.A. Dodger baseball cap and a black shirt. He is seen walking to mail boxes at a location, then uses an unknown tool to pry open the mailboxes, police said.

Gardena police have their sights on a mail theft suspect who has been raiding personal mailboxes from residences and apartment complexes alike, a police spokesperson said.

A video surveillance camera recorded footage of a man stealing mail at an apartment complex April 3, police said.

The man was described as a Hispanic adult, wearing a blue L.A. Dodger baseball cap and a black shirt. He is seen walking to mail boxes at a location, then uses an unknown tool to pry open the mailboxes, police said.

The suspect takes the mail from various slots, then flees in an unknown vehicle.

GPD Detective Bureau asks the public for help in apprehending the suspect and to call the detective bureau at 310-217-9607. For related mail thefts, forward suspicious behavior information to the bureau, and call 9-1-1.