A security camera above the front door of this Madera County home captures a suspect walking up the driveway empty handed, and walking away with a UPS box from the porch. She gets away in a tan car.
A home in Clovis is hit by this suspect, also caught on camera. A neighbor says it's just not right.
"I don't believe in stealing, I don't care what it is," said Betty Gould, a Clovis resident.
The victim in Clovis said off-camera the item stolen was a gift for her husband. She reported the crime to police, which is exactly what the U.S. Postal Service says victims of theft should do. An undisclosed number of federal investigators in Fresno work with local agencies to solve crimes.
"We're federal agents. We carry guns; we make arrests. Mail theft is a federal crime. The potential penalty of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine," said Jeff Fitch, U.S. Postal Inspector.
Other ways to try and prevent theft is to buy insurance, request a signature for delivery, or have the package shipped to the nearest post office.
FedEx has a new feature this year called "delivery manager." It's a customized alert that lets you know when your order is being delivered.
"If you know you're not going to be there, you can either choose a hold at option, where you can pick up your package from a FedEx Express or FedEx Office location, or you can leave us instructions for exactly where at your address you need your package left," said Shelly Joyner, FedEx Express Manager.
Gould considers herself a watchful neighbor and says others should do the same to help curb the problem.
"I'm out a lot, but I have seen this girl's face," said Gould.
If you need to report a crime or tip to the U.S. Post Office, the number to call is 877-876-2455.