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Mail thief caught on camera stealing envelopes at West Miami-Dade apartment complex
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kevin Boulandier , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details of the incident are available from WSVN 7 News, including the surveillance footage that shows the thief's actions.
A mail thief was caught on camera at a West Miami -Dade apartment complex. The incident occurred in the Parkside of Fontainebleau neighborhood, where residents have been dealing with mail theft for three months. The apartment complex had installed cameras, which captured the thief in the act.
The video shows the man riding a bicycle into the complex and attempting to open the mailbox. Further details of the incident are available from WSVN 7 News, including the surveillance footage that shows the thief's actions. The installation of cameras was a response to the ongoing mail theft issue in the neighborhood.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 1, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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