Two Fairfield men were arrested Sunday morning after being caught with a bundle of mail that appeared to be stolen from numerous homes.
A witness called police around 1 a.m. to report the two men acting suspiciously in a still-unidentified Fairfield neighborhood.
When police caught up with the two suspects, they found the mail and arrested Korey Smith, 30, for possession of stolen property, criminal conspiracy and violation of probation. The second suspect, Michael Anderson, 34, was also arrested for criminal conspiracy.
The Fairfield Police Department is urging people to be diligent when collecting their mail around the holidays, as gifts and other valuable items might show up in mailboxes and on doorsteps.
Consistent mail collecting is also important during the rest of the year, as thieves commonly use stolen mail to procure personal information about their next target, according to police. Reporting suspicious activity could help prevent a future identity theft and solve existing cases.
To report suspicious activity or mail theft, call Sergeant Matt Bloesch at (707) 428-7300.
