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Former US Postal Service Carrier Sentenced for Stealing Gift Cards from Mail
A former postal carrier has been sentenced to three years of probation for stealing gift cards from the mail in Syracuse, New York. Thomas J. Joslin, 58, of North Syracuse, pleaded guilty to three felony counts of postal theft and admitted to stealing gift cards from mail entrusted to him between March 2019 and June 2019.
The stolen gift cards, valued at more than $500, included a $160 prepaid Mastercard rebate card, a $300 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card, and a $40 prepaid Visa card. Joslin used the stolen gift cards to purchase other gift cards in an attempt to distance himself from the thefts.
The case was investigated by the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael F. Perry. U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. presided over the case.
As part of his sentence, Joslin must pay a $2,000 fine, make restitution payments of $500 to the known victims of his offenses, and perform 50 hours of community service. He is no longer employed by the U.S. Postal Service.
The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General praised the efforts of the investigators who worked on this case, saying that it demonstrates the importance of their work in protecting the public and the integrity of the U.S. Postal Service.
The case highlights the risks of postal theft and the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the authorities. If you suspect that someone is engaging in postal theft, please contact your local postal inspector or the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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