Theft from South Berkeley mail truck may have included ballots

Several South Berkeley residents have reported missing vote-by-mail ballots amid allegations of mail theft from a USPS truck, raising concerns about election integrity.

U.S. Postal Inspector Matthew Norfleet confirmed burglaries of mail trucks result in stolen mail, noting that ballots possibly could be among the items taken during such heists.

Berkeley police received reports of a USPS mail truck being burglarized while the carrier was away, with multiple trays of mail reported stolen, raising questions about the impact on upcoming elections.

Norfleet mentioned that while this theft is classified as a vehicle break-in and not a robbery, it highlights a concerning trend of rising mail theft in the area.

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