8 Arrested in APD Mail Theft, Fraud Investigation

Months-long Austin Police investigation leads to arrests, seizures of mail keys, drugs firearms

APD shared details on the investigation during a press conference Tuesday morning.

8 Arrested in APD Mail Theft, Fraud Investigation

A months-long investigation by the Austin Police Department has led to the arrest of eight people and the dismantling of what investigators describe as an organized criminal enterprise tied to mail theft, identity fraud, drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and other crimes. The investigation began May 15 after officers responded to an attempted fraudulent purchase at an Austin jewelry store, where a man and woman allegedly tried to use a stolen…

Austin PD's months-long investigation leads to 8 arrests, massive recovery of stolen property

The investigation included dismantling an organized criminal enterprise that was responsible for mail theft, identity fraud, drug trafficking, and gun violations.

Austin Police Dismantle Criminal Enterprise Tied to Mail Theft, Identity Fraud, Drugs and Firearms

AUSTIN, Texas – An investigation spanning more than two months has led Austin police to dismantle what investigators describe as an organized criminal enterprise involved in mail theft, identity fraud, narcotics trafficking, firearms offenses and other crimes across Central Texas. The Austin Police Department announced the investigation, led by its North Metro Tactical Unit, resulted in eight arrests, multiple search warrants and the seizure of …