Former Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft of Mail
Amy Makaros, 41, of New Britain, Connecticut, has pleaded guilty to theft of mail by a postal employee. The crime occurred between November 2018 and February 2019, while she was employed as a mail carrier at the U.S. Post Office in Farmington.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Makaros stole numerous pieces of mail, including greeting cards that contained gift cards or other items of value. When confronted by investigators, Makaros admitted her theft and subsequently surrendered approximately 19 pieces of mail and four gift cards that she had stolen.
Theft of mail by a postal employee carries a maximum term of imprisonment of five years. U.S. Attorney John H. Durham encouraged individuals who believe they are a victim of theft related to this case to file a complaint by calling 888-USPS-OIG, or by visiting https://www.uspsoig.gov/form/file-online-complaint.
This investigation has been conducted by the U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Elena L. Coronado.
Amy Makaros is currently awaiting sentencing. The court proceeding occurred via videoconference due to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
The defendant will face the consequences of her actions. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity related to mail theft.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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