Thieves have been taking mail, washing the checks they find, and cashing them in Evesham Township, officials say.
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At least $160,000 has been stolen so far.
Authorities revealed that officers caught the suspects red-handed on Wednesday. They were taking mail from the box behind the post office on Main Street, investigators say.
Police explained what happened when they tried to make an arrest.
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"As officers approached, the suspects got into the SUV, drove past the officers up over grass, continued down Main Street at a high rate of speed. There was a decision made not to pursue the vehicle, it was headed toward a highly populated area that had a carnival going on," said Chief Walt Miller with Evesham Township police.
Authorities say if anyone used that mailbox between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Wednesday night to contact the police immediately.
At least 30 victims have been identified so far.