Port Moody police are warning residents to empty their mailbox and check financial records frequently after a mail theft resulted in a resident being bilked of $5,000 on a stolen credit card.
In July, a resident reported that his Visa credit card had been compromised and unknown people had charged more than $5,000 in purchases to it.
The card had been replacement card which had been mailed but the resident never received it.
PMPD reviewed available surveillance video to identify suspects, and followed up with a search warrant at a Port Moody residence, and more investigation.
The result is charges have been approved against three individuals related to the incident.
Charges of possession of property obtained by crime and identity theft have been approved against Jayson Pullin, Sharon Bennett and Melissa Bosshart.
Sgt. Bradley Sheridan of the Port Moody police recommend people keep a close watch on their finances and to pick up their mail regularly.
"Early detection can save a lot of hassle later on," Sheridan said.
The is the second report of mail theft-related charges in recent days.
This week, Coquitlam RCMP reported charges against a Surrey couple in relation to mail theft that had been taking place in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, and likely other cities, for several months.
