Strathmore mailbox keys stolen
Canada Post working to re-secure compromised mail slots for town east of Calgary
CBC News
Posted: Mar 16, 2013 12:15 PM MT
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2013 12:07 PM MT
People living in Strathmore and surrounding communities are being warned that the security of their mailboxes might have been compromised.
A set of keys was stolen from the Strathmore Canada Post office on Thursday, RCMP said.
The female culprit fled in a white, newer-model Dodge pickup truck, police said.
Residents in the town of Strathmore and surrounding areas including Langdon and Dalemead are being advised to get their mail as soon as possible.
Canada Post is working to replace all affected locks in these areas.
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