(CBS DETROIT) – A Detroit man has been charged after officers caught him stealing mail from the Fraser post office earlier this week, officials said.
Davin Lawrence, 28, was charged with assault/resisting/obstructing a police officer and 16 counts of mail theft, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. He is a fourth-offense repeat offender.
On Monday, officers reportedly caught Lawrence opening a mailbox at the Fraser post office.
After Lawrence opened the mailbox, officers attempted to arrest him, but he ran away. Officers later found him and took him into custody without incident.
Lawrence was arraigned and given a $10,000 bond. His probable cause hearing is scheduled for September 11, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 18.
“Mail theft is not just a simple property crime, it poses a serious risk to our community by opening the door to identity theft,” said Macomb County District Attorney Peter J. Lucido. “When individuals steal mail, they often gain access to sensitive personal information that can be used to commit fraud and cause long-term harm to victims. This type of crime undermines public trust and violates citizens’ privacy. We are committed to prosecuting those who commit such acts and protecting the safety of our community.”
