Woman faces prison for being accused of stealing from mail while working as postal clerk: Officials

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A woman is facing five years in prison after she reportedly admitted to opening and stealing mail while she was employed as a postal worker, according to US Attorney Alamandar S. Hamdani.

Laura Aguirre was responsible for processing mail for delivery from January 1, 2023- February 6, 2023.

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An investigation revealed that Aguirre had opened some of the mail she was responsible for and would steal cash and gift cards totaling $2,500.

Officials said she was fired from her post and charged with mail theft as a postal worker.

Aguirre's plea deal was accepted, and sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 1.

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One woman thought sending her IRS check via certified mail was safe but she said it was cashed despite tracking showing it's still at a mail facility.

Officials said she was permitted to remain out on bond pending that hearing.