North Hollywood mail carrier robbed at gunpoint

Mail Carrier Robbed at Gunpoint in North Hollywood
Mail Carrier Robbed at Gunpoint in North Hollywood Photo credit United States Postal Inspection Service

NORTH HOLLYWOOD (CNS) - A United States Postal Service carrier was robbed at gunpoint in North Hollywood, and authorities Thursday asked for the public's help in finding the suspects.

According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, two men approached a letter carrier at around 10:20 a.m. near 5522 Vineland Avenue on Tuesday. They robbed him at gunpoint before fleeing in a vehicle presumed to be a black 2019 BMW X6 SUV with black rims.

One of the suspects was described as a man between 25-35 years old. According to investigators, he was wearing a black hoodie, black jeans, and dark sneakers, while the second suspect wore a white face mask, a gray hoodie, dark-colored jeans and white sneakers. There was no description for the third suspect, who was the getaway driver.

Images of the suspects and suspect vehicle
Images of the suspects and suspect vehicle Photo credit USPIS

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.

Anyone with any information regarding the robbery was urged to contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455 and say "Law Enforcement."

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Featured Image Photo Credit: United States Postal Inspection Service