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Florida postal employee arrested for stealing winning lottery ticket from mail, cashing it in
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Steven Yablonski , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The investigation began when the ticket's owner reported it missing.
A letter carrier is in trouble for allegedly taking something that didn't belong to her. She's accused of stealing a winning ticket from the mail. This ticket was supposed to be delivered to its owner, but it never arrived.
The investigation began when the ticket's owner reported it missing. Authorities looked into the matter and found that the ticket had been cashed in. They discovered that the person who cashed it was a postal employee.
Further details about the case are available from CBS4 Miami . The employee, who was arrested, reportedly admitted to her actions. She faces multiple felony charges.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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