Someone is messing with my mailbox

cookinfreak · ‎03-31-2010

I live in a townhome and we have 5 mailboxes on a stand by the driveway. Mine has been hit with something and knocked off the stand several times. A couple of days ago, I was getting my mail and someone had picked up dog poop in a bag, rolled it up and put it in my mailbox. What would you do? I don't have ring or any kind of device like that. The mailboxes are just far enough from our homes that I don't think it could catch anything.

I also had a small flower planter that was taken off my front porch a couple years ago. I think someone has a grudge against me. What are any thoughts??

Thanks!

cookin

suziebee1 · ‎12-28-2015

Definitely put a Ring on your porch. Consider getting a PO Box if they continue to mess with your mailbox.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

There's no lock on your mailbox??? I would definitely get a PO Box then.

Jaspersmom · ‎06-08-2011

I live in condo community and we have locked mailboxes that only the mailman and resident can access. I'm thinking someone thinks you have a dog that you're not picking up after. My next thought is someone doesn't like you because of some other behavior, religion, political beliefs, etc. If no one else is having a problem, then someone is having a problem with you. Anyway, report it to your HOA, post office and maybe even file a police report. Time for a Ring doorbell.

geezerette · ‎03-16-2010

Is it just your mailbox or are the others having problems too?

(I assume from your post that all the boxes are close together.)

silkyk · ‎03-03-2011

Get yourself a trail camera and set it up so it's hidden but has a clear shot of the mailbox.My trail cam has caught everything from a cougar to a "2 legged" skunk. Well worth the money (not that much) to see (and have proof) of what goes on when you are not around.

decaf · ‎05-13-2021

I would visit my postmaster, in person, to make a written report. What they are doing is against the law. Then I'd ask the postmaster for advice on how to stop this vandalism. This is serious, it's a possibility they could be stealing your mail too, but, of course, how would you even know?

decaf · ‎05-13-2021

@cookinfreak Pllease remember to take photos of any vandalism too!

Marp · ‎03-09-2010

@decaf wrote:
I would visit my postmaster, in person, to make a written report. What they are doing is against the law. Then I'd ask the postmaster for advice on how to stop this vandalism. This is serious, it's a possibility they could be stealing your mail too, but, of course, how would you even know?

@decaf, not a complete answer because it isn't always accurate but signing up for Informed Delivery with USPS would be a step in the right direction.

The eyes through which you see others may be the same as how they see you.

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

@Jaspersmom wrote:
I live in condo community and we have locked mailboxes that only the mailman and resident can access. I'm thinking someone thinks you have a dog that you're not picking up after. My next thought is someone doesn't like you because of some other behavior, religion, political beliefs, etc. If no one else is having a problem, then someone is having a problem with you. Anyway, report it to your HOA, post office and maybe even file a police report. Time for a Ring doorbell.

@Jaspersmom what you said about the dog, could be the answer.