Authorities said one of the three suspects is also facing felony charges related to an investigation into stolen checks from the Spring Branch ISD Tax Assessor's Office.
HOUSTON, Texas -- Three men are facing felony charges after investigators with the U.S. Postal Service Inspector's Office say mail theft investigations uncovered multiple pieces of stolen mail and postal keys.
In surveillance video shared by investigators from April 19, a vehicle pulls up to a mailbox at the Memorial Park Post Office, and someone gets out of the car; moments later, the vehicle is surrounded by patrol vehicles. According to the Postal Inspection Service, more than 80 pieces of mail and nine postal keys were recovered in the multi-agency operation that included the Memorial Villages Police Department.
The agency identified 23-year-old Terrance Griffin Jr. and 24-year-old Demetri Lambert as the suspects. Both are charged with felony offenses of mail theft and unlawful conduct involving a mail receptacle key or lock. A third suspect, identified as 29-year-old Lekie-Ken Kponi, is also facing charges related to alleged mail theft following a March 25 investigation into identity theft and stolen checks from theInvestigators say they're continuing to work the cases, and additional charges are forthcoming.
Anyone who believes they are a victim of mail theft should contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455.
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