Update: Grinch Steals Christmas Mail

Update, Dec. 25, 1:47 p.m.: The overnight mail thefts in the Riverview area took place in the Boyette Farms, Rivercrest, Summerfield and Tucker Road neighborhoods. Calls about the thefts began coming in around 7:30 a.m. today, Dec. 25, according to a sheriff’s office media release. Deputies have returned some of the mail that was recovered and will turn over the rest to the postmaster tomorrow for delivery to the proper addresses. In at least one case, mail had been shoved into another neighbor’s box. Some of the mail had been opened, including Christmas cards and letters.

Eight mailboxes along Lincoln Road were also knocked down. It is unclear at this time if the vandalism is related to the thefts, the release said.

Anyone who lives in the area and has home surveillance video that might help in either investigation is asked to call 813-247-8200.

Earlier:

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Christmastime mail theft spree in the Riverview area.

At least 100 people in three subdivisions were struck overnight, a sheriff’s office media release said.

“There were stacks of mail found on the ground, including Christmas cards open, some mail was found in other people's mailboxes,” the release said.

Stay with Patch for more updates as they become available.