Reward up to $150K offered after armed robbery of USPS letter carrier in Harvey

Surveillance photo shows a Hyundai Elantra believed to have been connected to the armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier.
A surveillance photo shows a Hyundai Elantra that is believed to have been connected to the armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier. Photo credit U.S. Postal Inspection Service

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has offered a reward of up to $150,000 for any information regarding the armed robbery of a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier earlier this week.

Authorities said it happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 in Harvey, near Lexington Avenue and East 148th Street.

One of the suspects, a male believed to be 30 – 35 years old, fled in a silver Chevrolet Impala that was traveling with a dark blue Hyundai Elantra, the latter of which had a damaged rear bumper.

Officials said a woman was driving the Hyundai. A young child was spotted standing in the Hyundai’s back seat.

The suspects are considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information was instructed to contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455. Callers should say “law enforcement” and reference Case No. 4166722.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: U.S. Postal Inspection Service