Recently, the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office has identified an increase in reports of mail theft throughout the county. The incidents are occurring in broad daylight. Thieves are looking for anything of value—such as stimulus checks, unemployment documents, and bank and credit card information. Your personal information is valuable and can be used to commit identity theft and fraud crimes. Talk to your neighbors: Talk to your neighbors. They may not realize their mail has been stolen too. This also puts everyone on watch. Share information about mail or package theft on your neighborhood social media or neighborhood email list. Install security cameras and ...