Montgomery County residents are on high alert after a weekend heist at a Collegeville post office left them vulnerable to fraud. According to FOX29, thieves targeted mailboxes outside the post office on West 3rd Avenue, pilfering mail deposited after 3 p.m. on Saturday. Collegeville Police have cautioned the public that any correspondence dropped off until the early hours of Monday is likely compromised.

Investigations are underway after the local police department noted an emptiness that should have been filled with the community's communications and concerns. Officer John Barnshaw commented to 6ABC, "They were pretty much all empty," underscoring the urgency of the situation. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is stepping in to take the helm of this invasive breach of the residents' trust.

In response to the theft, authorities have issued a strong recommendation for those affected to safeguard their financial security. "Investigators advise that any checks mailed using these boxes should be canceled," as per the warning issued through the media. Collegeville Police have shared this guidance across multiple platforms, imploring the public to take immediate action in light of these events.

Pam Morris, a local resident who spoke with 6ABC, expressed her dismay at the unsettling news, "I'm really sorry to hear that something happened here because this is one of our most trusted post offices." The incident has not only compromised material assets but also the sense of security that the postal service traditionally provides. Community members are urged to contact the police department at (610) 489-9332 to report any suspected fraud or to file incident reports.