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Roommate tampering with mail...

I recently had some trouble with my roommate. I have not been staying at our place (rented house). During the last couple weeks he took all of my mail except my bank statements and did 'something' with them. I was expecting numerous things in the mail including: A replacement drivers lisence, a replacement state I.D. card, replacement debit card, and a replacement EBT card (among others). Due to me losing my wallet... I know it is a felony to tamper with another person's mail. I also know for a fact that he is hiding or destroyed my mail. What is the correct steps in pursuing a case with this?


Asked on 12/13/07, 4:49 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Roommate tampering with mail...

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If you cannot resolve it with your roommate amicably, you can file a complaint with the Postmaster in your area. They have a postal police department who will investigate. Tampering with the United States Mail is a federal criminal offense.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 12/13/07, 11:28 pm


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