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Second person charged in mail heist

A 59-year-old from LaVallee Township was charged with possession of stolen mail.
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FORT FRANCES – The Rainy River OPP is making progress on a mail theft investigation reported on Dec. 4, 2023, according to OPP.

On the morning of Jan. 22, a 59-year-old from LaVallee Township was charged with possession of stolen mail and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused is the second suspect to be charged in connection to the mail theft.

In December 2023, OPP charged a 56-year-old woman from La Vallee Township after a joint investigation with Canada Post's Security Investigation Services.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the court on Feb. 26.

This story has been updated to reflect new information.



Clint Fleury, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

About the Author: Clint Fleury, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Clint Fleury is a web reporter covering Northwestern Ontario and the Superior North regions.
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